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V693 FLM

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 FLM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2016 145,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 144,253 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 144,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail and jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill on under lip open (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

o/s/f jacking point rusted and chassis

o/s/f road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 140,493 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 136,293 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 136,290 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 130,651 miles

both front outer sills rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2013 130,631 miles

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

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

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

both front outer sills rusty

rusty rear exhaust box

Pass 27 Apr 2012 124,130 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 110,271 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)

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2009 103,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 90,995 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting too split

Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,463 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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V693 FLM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V693 FLM, 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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V693 FLM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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