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V763 FMW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,263 mi
Last recorded245,263 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 FMW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2021 245,263 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested Water leek (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 238,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly buckled

Fail 17 Sep 2019 238,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly buckled

Pass 17 Sep 2018 228,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sills corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 228,791 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 209,614 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 209,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 202,134 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 187,561 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2015 187,561 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 172,607 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 172,607 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 154,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,954 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 140,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 129,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 123,445 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 113,705 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 104,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 95,318 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,692 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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V763 FMW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V763 FMW, 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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V763 FMW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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