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V658 XFC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

15,688 mi
Last recorded15,688 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 XFC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2010 15,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 156,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 235,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 226,388 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 147,004 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 146,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 139,003 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 139,003 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 120,891 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 120,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front sills slight damaged

Pass 31 May 2007 112,803 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 112,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 107,431 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 107,431 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 94,841 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2006 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V658 XFC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red 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 V658 XFC, 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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V658 XFC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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