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V776 EAY

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV776 EAY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 156,151 miles

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

battery insecure

both rear brake pipes and brake pipe at rear flexy slightly corroded

o/s front and both rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight binding on o/s rear brake

slight damage to both front lower sills and are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2010 156,151 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes undersealed

front & rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 156,151 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes undersealed

front & rear brake discs worn

offside front & nearside front steering tie arms has slight movement

Pass 3 Aug 2009 151,774 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 151,234 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 145,230 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 136,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 136,883 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 123,334 miles

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

o/s and n/s front n/s rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2006 116,040 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats not fitted when tested

slight play in off/side antiroll bar link

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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V776 EAY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V776 EAY, 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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V776 EAY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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