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V81 GPU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,383 mi
Last recorded105,383 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 GPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 105,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 105,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 99,813 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

nearside front tire walls cracking

rear tailgate near handle sign of corosion

Fail 17 Sep 2010 99,801 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

nearside front tire walls cracking

rear tailgate near handle sign of corosion

Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,164 miles

o/s/r inner side light bulb inop

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

Oil leak

engine under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2009 91,110 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,404 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 85,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

play noted in nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,057 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 70,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 63,837 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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V81 GPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V81 GPU, 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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V81 GPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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