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V748 ELA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

220,912 mi
Last recorded220,912 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 ELA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 220,912 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 220,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 220,911 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 220,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 220,911 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 217,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 209,226 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 198,262 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front floor damaged by incorrect jacking up.

Rear exhaust mountings perishing.

Fail 31 Jul 2010 184,355 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 184,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 173,733 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 163,410 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 163,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 155,876 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 155,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 148,750 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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V748 ELA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 V748 ELA, 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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V748 ELA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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