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V803 FCC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,275 mi
Last recorded99,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 FCC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 99,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,689 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front passenger seat belt buckle covers missing

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front passenger seat belt buckle covers missing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,465 miles

Both front anti roll bar link ball covers split

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F seat belt clasp plastic cover missing but not effecting seat belt operation

Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,427 miles

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

Both front anti roll bar link ball covers split

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F seat belt clasp plastic cover missing but not effecting seat belt operation

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,546 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre "crazing" on inner wall

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,837 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 44,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,244 miles

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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V803 FCC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V803 FCC, 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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V803 FCC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V803 FCC safe to buy?

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