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V639 FKY

1999 Ford Galaxy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

90,939 mi
Last recorded90,939 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV639 FKY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,939 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front springs becoming corroded

rear brake discs becoming worn

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both front springs becoming corroded

rear brake discs becoming worn

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,696 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front brake pipe close to excessive corrosion

offside front outer sill badly corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,866 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front sill badly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,866 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front sill badly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,301 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake disc/s are becoming worn

nearside/offside rear suspension arms are badly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 72,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake disc/s are becoming worn

nearside/offside rear suspension arms are badly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 69,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front abs sensor wire insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,372 miles

both front brake disc/s are becoming worn

both front wiper blades are starting too split

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disc/s are becoming worn

both front wiper blades are starting too split

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 10 Apr 2008 63,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front strutt bushes \top\ for play

glow plug light on

Pass 10 Apr 2008 63,414 miles

both front strutt bushes \top\ for play

glow plug light on

Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,338 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,368 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 37,366 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS HEAVILY WORN

NEAR SIDE FRONT DROP LINK WORN

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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V639 FKY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V639 FKY, 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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V639 FKY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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