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V815 LBL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,045 mi
Last recorded123,045 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 LBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 123,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 116,394 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,cuts in tread,n/s/f outer sill damaged,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components/coilsprings,play top shock mounts

play in steering column

Fail 8 May 2013 116,394 miles

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)

Rear bumper insecure

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,cuts in tread,n/s/f outer sill damaged,corrosion to floorpans,inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components/coilsprings,play top shock mounts

play in steering column

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 102,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear bumper insecure

middle exhaust bracket broken but secured ok////brake pipes front to rear starting to pit/.///front floor pans rusting//// both front steering rack arms have very slight play////both front top mounts have very slight movement

stone chip in windscreen front brake discs inside wearing uneven and corroding///

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,567 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 96,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes across rear trailing arms rusty

metal brake pipes pitted

various areas of underbody rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2009 87,413 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 87,413 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system rusty

front tyres getting low on tread

nearside front tyre cut in tread

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2008 83,650 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside front top suspension mountings have play in them

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 29 May 2007 79,413 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

front brake discs worn

front brake pads half worn

Pass 27 May 2006 76,090 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 66,926 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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V815 LBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V815 LBL, 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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V815 LBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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