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V789 RBW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,582 mi
Last recorded144,582 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV789 RBW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 144,582 miles

underseal

Fail 10 Sep 2015 144,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion:- outer sills, front outriggers, front chassis legs

Pass 2 Sep 2014 138,885 miles

All brake pipes been greased

brake fluid near minimum. o/s/f sill damage. n/s/r tyre 2,5mm.

heavy corrosion on rear brake pipes. corrosion on front brake pipes near wheel arches.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 138,881 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake fluid near minimum. o/s/f sill damage. n/s/r tyre 2,5mm.

heavy corrosion on rear brake pipes. corrosion on front brake pipes near wheel arches.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 138,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to o/s/f bumper

rear shocks upper bush perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 132,300 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 132,300 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 129,441 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 129,441 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 119,199 miles

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust system very rusty

middle exhaust box very corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 119,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust system very rusty

middle exhaust box very corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,107 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very rusty and corroded

nearside front outrigger corroded and holed

Fail 2 Jun 2010 106,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very rusty and corroded

nearside front outrigger corroded and holed

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,354 miles

Battery insecure

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly at joint

rear pads look worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,170 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

rear exhaust box very rusty,

Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,970 miles

Battery insecure

REAR BOX VERY RUSTY,

Pass 25 Nov 2005 64,317 miles

ADVISE # REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY, REAR CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

battery insecure

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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V789 RBW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V789 RBW, 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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V789 RBW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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