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V717 LAR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,607 mi
Last recorded133,607 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 LAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 133,607 miles

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

Centre silencer has metal skin peeling off

Nearside and offside rearmost seats missing, seat belts not checked.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 23 May 2012 133,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre silencer has metal skin peeling off

Heat sheild on cat loose

Nearside and offside rearmost seats missing, seat belts not checked.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 May 2011 130,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 125,011 miles

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

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

Offside number plate lamp not as bright as nearside.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 118,337 miles

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

both rearmost seats missing not allowing full inspection of rearmost seat belts

Fail 22 Jun 2009 118,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rearmost seats missing not allowing full inspection of rearmost seat belts

Pass 5 Jun 2008 107,494 miles

Exhaust center box starting to corrode

Rear tyres speed rateing not the same as the front

Stonechip in front windscreen (5mm)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 107,493 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust center box starting to corrode

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

Rear tyres speed rateing not the same as the front

Stonechip in front windscreen (5mm)

Pass 16 May 2007 90,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 77,680 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 77,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 LAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LAR, 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 LAR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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