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V636 GRM

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,497 mi
Last recorded164,497 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV636 GRM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 164,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 155,413 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 155,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

underside and sills corroded in placed

Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,456 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal brakepipes slightly corroded

n/s/rack end

underside of the car is corroded in places

Fail 19 Mar 2012 142,402 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

metal brakepipes slightly corroded

n/s/rack end

underside of the car is corroded in places

Pass 28 Mar 2011 133,164 miles

3rd Row seatbelts not checked

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F Brake disc has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2010 122,486 miles

3rd row seatbelts not checked.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 122,486 miles

3rd row seatbelts not checked.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 101,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 101,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 89,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 79,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Strong advise possible fuel leak dampness around engine under tray

Fail 25 May 2006 79,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise possible puncture to offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Strong advise possible fuel leak dampness around engine under tray

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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V636 GRM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V636 GRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V636 GRM registered?

V636 GRM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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