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V717 EWE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,213 mi
Last recorded175,213 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 EWE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2017 175,213 miles

Emissions not tested Due to 'Engine Noise' Suspect Auxiliary Belts Loose / Tensioner Fault? (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' - Bush Worn Allowing Excessive Movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamp only operating Intermittently - Suspect Faulty Switch? (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamp only operating Intermittently - Suspect Faulty Switch? (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child Seats Fitted to Rear ()

Corrosion to Various Components of Exhaust System

Engine Oil Leak

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Brake Pads Wearing Low

Rear Brake Discs Worn / Pads Ok?

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 165,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2017 165,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located or is incorrect spring (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 156,161 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 155,962 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 146,364 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 146,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wing mirror glasses cracked

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 141,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 137,211 miles

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

o/s lower sill is poor condition.

rear pads low.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 137,198 miles

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

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

o/s lower sill is poor condition.

rear pads low.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 132,296 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 127,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 122,680 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 117,390 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 109,668 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 109,668 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 99,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 99,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 87,307 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 87,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 EWE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V717 EWE, 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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V717 EWE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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