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V82 JBO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,224 mi
Last recorded162,224 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 JBO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 162,224 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 162,224 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 155,014 miles

o/s/f inner sill is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 145,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs are in VERY poor condition.

front of offside inner sill is corroding.

parking brake actuator rod is heavily corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 145,922 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs are in VERY poor condition.

front of offside inner sill is corroding.

parking brake actuator rod is heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 134,902 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 134,902 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 127,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear seats not fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2009 127,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2008 112,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,925 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 93,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 76,215 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 76,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear tyres uneven wear

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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V82 JBO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V82 JBO, 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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What year was V82 JBO registered?

V82 JBO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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