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V701 GHR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 GHR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 127,862 miles

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

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

both outer sills damaged

oil leak

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 6 May 2016 127,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills damaged

oil leak

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,909 miles

slight play o/s and n/s stering arms inner joint.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 123,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system deterateing.

slight play o/s and n/s stering arms inner joint.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 118,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

play in n/s/f steering rack arm

rear exhaust box corroded

vehicle tested wet

Pass 26 Apr 2013 112,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corrosion front and rear sections

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,204 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

CORROSION TO O/S/F CHASSIS LEG

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/R TYRE

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

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

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

Oil leak

POOR BEAM PATTERN AND LIGHT OUTPUT FROM BOTH HEADLAMPS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 98,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 89,599 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 89,599 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both front tyre outer walls slightly cut and nearside front tyre slightly cut in tread area

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside front tyre completely bald on inner edge,requires attention

nearside outer sill slightly corroded and damaged

slight play in steering (felt at wheels)

Pass 13 May 2009 82,892 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre and rear exhaust coroded

n/s/f tyre wall cut

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 May 2009 82,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

centre and rear exhaust coroded

n/s/f tyre wall cut

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 May 2008 74,243 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 74,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,826 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 71,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 57,254 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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V701 GHR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V701 GHR, 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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V701 GHR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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