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V717 FVU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 FVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,362 miles

2nd row seats not fitted at time of test

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 141,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

2nd row seats not fitted at time of test

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 133,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack arm has play in ball joint

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 119,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 119,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side inner track arm has play in ball joint

Fail 25 Apr 2017 119,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side inner track arm has play in ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,682 miles

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

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)

near side steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

unable to fully test rear sets and seat belts (seats not fitted)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 118,682 miles

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

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

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

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)

near side steering rack inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exaust is deteriated

near isde steering rack track rod inner ball joint has play

Fail 6 Mar 2015 117,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exaust is deteriated

near isde steering rack track rod inner ball joint has play

Fail 14 Mar 2014 116,226 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lift in offside front strut top

nearside front seat belt has slight fraying to webbing

non standard repair to nearside strut top mount

play in nearside inner joint of steering rack

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Mar 2013 114,306 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

lift in offside front strut top

nearside front seat belt has slight fraying to webbing

non standard repair to nearside strut top mount

play in nearside inner joint of steering rack

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Mar 2012 111,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

both rear coil springs incomplete at lower end but located in mounting

child seat fitted

lift in both front strut top mounts

nearside front tyre at 1.6mm tread depth

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

rear seat removed

Fail 6 Mar 2012 111,993 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp illuminated

both rear coil springs incomplete at lower end but located in mounting

child seat fitted

lift in both front strut top mounts

nearside front tyre at 1.6mm tread depth

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

nearside rear tyre pressure appears low

rear seat removed

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,605 miles

front and rear anti-roll bar bushes worn slightly

front anti-roll bar links worn

rear metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2010 105,451 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)

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2010 105,451 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 position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Deep cut in LH rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2009 99,899 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Deep cut in LH rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

RH reverse lamp inop

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted 2nd row offside

slight fraying to nearside front seat belt

Fail 12 Mar 2008 93,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted 2nd row offside

slight fraying to nearside front seat belt

Pass 21 Feb 2007 86,879 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 86,878 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,703 miles

child seat fitted 2nd row offside

drivers seat belt slow to return

Fail 7 Mar 2006 78,703 miles

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

child seat fitted 2nd row offside

drivers seat belt slow to return

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 FVU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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