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V646 HFL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,748 mi
Last recorded115,748 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 HFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 115,748 miles

Both front metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limit.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S door mirror damaged.

Rear exhaust box corroded close to limit.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 115,734 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake pipes to hoses corroded close to legal limit.

Exhaust rear box slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S door mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,431 miles

(3) All metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 108,431 miles

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

(3) All metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,696 miles

(1) All metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(2) Rear anti roll bar bushes worn close to limit.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 101,696 miles

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

(1) All metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(2) Rear anti roll bar bushes worn close to limit.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 95,653 miles

(3) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(4) Front brake discs corroded close to limit.

(4) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Front wiper blades deteriorated slightly.

(6) Rear No plate deteriorated slightly.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,118 miles

(6) Rear No plate deteriorated slightly.

(6) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 89,118 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,121 miles

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 80,121 miles

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

(5) Centre exhaust insecure. Clamp loose.

(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

(6) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,539 miles

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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V646 HFL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V646 HFL, 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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V646 HFL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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