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V763 GRO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 116,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 115,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 114,966 miles

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

Offside Rear inner arch catching tyre

exhaust blow at front

uner side corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,164 miles

Front both chassis rails corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 113,092 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front both chassis rails corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,420 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,324 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 105,086 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 105,086 miles

Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,780 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 95,684 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 95,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,277 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 91,190 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,578 miles

wipers wont swictch off with engine running /

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,736 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 GRO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GRO, 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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What year was V763 GRO registered?

V763 GRO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V763 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V763 GRO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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