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V720 KAX

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,836 mi
Last recorded115,836 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 KAX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,836 miles

Anti-roll bar boots splt OSF & NSF.

Nail OSR tyre & wear on shoulder.

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)

Wear outer shoulder NSF tyre.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 115,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar boots splt OSF & NSF.

Nail OSR tyre & wear on shoulder.

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)

Wear outer shoulder NSF tyre.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,313 miles

Rear exhaust box tatty

Fail 10 Apr 2010 99,200 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box tatty

Fail 1 Feb 2010 99,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,365 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 89,365 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 83,187 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 74,458 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 74,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 62,923 miles

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

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

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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V720 KAX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V720 KAX, 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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V720 KAX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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