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V688 NAR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 NAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,667 miles

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

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

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

front discs v rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,199 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Jan 2012 92,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 85,566 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 82,652 miles

front number plate stained

Fail 30 Dec 2008 82,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front number plate stained

Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,527 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorating

Front tyres starting to wear on the inside edges of tread

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 79,519 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Front registration plate deteriorating

Front tyres starting to wear on the inside edges of tread

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,683 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 73,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has slight outer wall damage

Rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres starting to perish

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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V688 NAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V688 NAR, 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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V688 NAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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