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V780 HPU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,877 mi
Last recorded164,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 HPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 164,877 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 164,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2016 158,520 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 158,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 147,920 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 143,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 137,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 127,571 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 127,571 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 121,712 miles

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing edges

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 121,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm and perished

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing edges

passenger rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 114,731 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 114,729 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

OS TRACK ROD RUBBER SPLIT

OSR TYRE LOW & PERISHED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 107,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 101,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 93,734 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 93,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 85,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 77,852 miles

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

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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V780 HPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V780 HPU, 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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V780 HPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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