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V717 ECB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 ECB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 89,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 88,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,823 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 82,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,677 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 86,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog inop on trailer electrics (1.9.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,395 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 84,467 miles

All metal brake pipes greased at time of inspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,467 miles

All metal brake pipes greased at time of inspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 82,556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,923 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 79,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

All brake pipes greased and other metal pipes on inspection etc

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,381 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,754 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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V717 ECB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V717 ECB, 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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What year was V717 ECB registered?

V717 ECB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V717 ECB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 ECB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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