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V814 FBV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

174,443 mi
Last recorded174,443 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 FBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 174,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nsf abs sensor wire broken

nsf drop link rubber split

ns rfear body damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on dash

all discs slightly corroded

child seast fitted at rear

glow plug light showing on dash

osf bottom ball joint rubber split

slight play in both front seats

slight play in osf suspension top mounting

Pass 13 Oct 2010 170,596 miles

airbag light on dash

battery insecure

both front anti roll bar link rubbers split

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

both rear tyres wearing low

centre middle seatbelt slightly frayed

exhaust corroded

glow plug light flashing

nearside outer sill previously damaged

nearside rear seatbelt has a slight cut but not weakening the webbing

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear brake light strip has 2 bulbs out but 75% still operative

track rod end rubber covers split

unable to do full inspection of offside rear belt due to child safety seat fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 170,504 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on dash

battery insecure

both front anti roll bar link rubbers split

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

both rear tyres wearing low

centre middle seatbelt slightly frayed

exhaust corroded

glow plug light flashing

nearside outer sill previously damaged

nearside rear seatbelt has a slight cut but not weakening the webbing

offside front tyre wearing low

oil leak

rear brake light strip has 2 bulbs out but 75% still operative

track rod end rubber covers split

unable to do full inspection of offside rear belt due to child safety seat fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

airbag light is on

both front wiper blades worn

fuel light flashing

offside front brake flexible insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2009 96,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

airbag light is on

both front wiper blades worn

fuel light flashing

offside front brake flexible insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,967 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 86,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 77,157 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 77,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V814 FBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 V814 FBV, 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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V814 FBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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