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V728 GAA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,745 mi
Last recorded128,745 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 GAA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 128,745 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 128,690 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,046 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 114,123 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 104,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 95,633 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 95,633 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 89,310 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust join insecure

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low-unable to fully inspect

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

nearside centre and offside rear seatbelts not tested due to babyseats fitted

offside rear coil spring in poor condition

offside rear position light not working

play in nearside and offside front top shock absorber mounts

towing eye corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,891 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low

Pinhole exhaust blow from centre join area

Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,812 miles

Offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Play in both front top shock absorber mounts

Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,812 miles

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

Offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Play in both front top shock absorber mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,902 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 71,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 64,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs starting to wear.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs starting to wear.

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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V728 GAA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V728 GAA, 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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V728 GAA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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