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V798 KJW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,686 mi
Last recorded137,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV798 KJW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner rack joint worn

both wishbone bushes deteriated

exhaust blow centre box

Fail 5 Jun 2018 137,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner rack joint worn

both wishbone bushes deteriated

exhaust blow centre box

Pass 2 Jun 2017 133,044 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 133,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,424 miles

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

both front and offside rear outer sills corroded

play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 1 Jun 2015 126,285 miles

corrosion to the offside rear and offside front outer sill

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both top mounts

Fail 1 Jun 2015 126,285 miles

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

corrosion to the offside rear and offside front outer sill

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 6 Jun 2014 123,614 miles

play in both front topmounts

play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 6 Jun 2014 123,614 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

play in both front topmounts

play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 15 Jun 2013 121,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

windscreen has a crack outside swept area

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F RACK ARM

Pass 2 Jun 2011 116,062 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 113,075 miles

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

rear wheel arches corrorded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,258 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 105,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 105,721 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 100,581 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2005 96,126 miles

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

play apprent on off side steering rack

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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V798 KJW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V798 KJW, 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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V798 KJW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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