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V725 FBV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,715 mi
Last recorded171,715 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 FBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 171,715 miles

child seats in rear, seat belts not tested

rear brake pads getting low

rear shock dust covers corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 31 Jul 2017 171,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack/ pipe area (2.3.3b)

child seats in rear, seat belts not tested

rear brake pads getting low

rear shock dust covers corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 22 Aug 2016 159,901 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

slight play both front strut tops

various bits of corrosion under car

Fail 16 Aug 2016 159,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

brake ferrules slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

slight play both front strut tops

various bits of corrosion under car

Pass 14 Aug 2015 148,402 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats, seatbelts not tested

engine too clean to register for emmisions

spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Aug 2015 148,402 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seats, seatbelts not tested

engine too clean to register for emmisions

spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2014 138,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear regisration plate light slightly deterioated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 129,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

flexi brake hoses perished/carcked

various areas of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,414 miles

all indis slightly white

child seats fitted in rear if car, seatbelts not tested

n/s door mirror cracked

slight play both front strut tops

Fail 17 Aug 2012 112,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

all indis slightly white

child seats fitted in rear if car, seatbelts not tested

n/s door mirror cracked

slight play both front strut tops

Pass 22 Aug 2011 100,745 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 100,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 91,360 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 91,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 77,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,332 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2008 70,586 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2007 63,749 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 63,749 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 54,491 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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V725 FBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V725 FBV, 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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V725 FBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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