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V638 KJW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,982 mi
Last recorded221,982 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 KJW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 221,982 miles

Both door mirrors are damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front indicator lens is damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 212,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Damage to nearside front bumper/indicator

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside door mirror glasses are cracked

Nearside front tyre is low on the outer edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 212,869 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper/indicator

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside door mirror glasses are cracked

Nearside front tyre is low on the outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2009 205,661 miles

Both door mirror glasses cracked

Nearside front indicator lens is broken

Rear brake pads are worn thin and will soon need repacing

Pass 26 Jan 2008 197,121 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 197,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both door mirror glasses are cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

Rear brake pads are thin and will soon need replacing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 184,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner raised shoulders

Pass 12 Jun 2006 167,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 150,727 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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V638 KJW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V638 KJW, 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 V638 KJW registered?

V638 KJW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V638 KJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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