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V771 LBH

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,844 mi
Last recorded72,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 LBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 72,844 miles

All 4 shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Engine bay brake pipes degrading

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front brake discs degrading

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting from the outer casings and the centre pins

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the sawept area

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

Nearside door mirror insecure and does not give an adequate view to the rear

Rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Rear subframe mounting bushes perished

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Spare tyre aged and perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 72,700 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Engine bay brake pipes degrading

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front brake discs degrading

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished and splitting from the outer casings and the centre pins

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen damaged within the sawept area

Lift in both front suspension leg top mounts

Nearside door mirror insecure and does not give an adequate view to the rear

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn and incorrectly fitted

Rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Rear subframe mounting bushes perished

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Spare tyre aged and perished

Pass 5 May 2012 63,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

whole exhaust system corroded, middle box hanger has rusted off

Fail 2 May 2012 63,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

whole exhaust system corroded, middle box hanger has rusted off

Pass 3 May 2011 55,296 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight play o/s steering system

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,966 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,965 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 May 2009 47,602 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,488 miles

rear box deteriated

windscreen has damage zone a

both rear indicators discoloured

Pass 2 May 2007 37,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 30,024 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,949 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 29,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres have raised eages and are low

off side rear tyre wall is in poor condition

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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V771 LBH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V771 LBH, 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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V771 LBH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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