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V830 HHB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,940 mi
Last recorded100,940 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 HHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust centre and rear boxs slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 92,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,160 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,160 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,606 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 79,952 miles

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

play o/s track rod end

Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,949 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

heavy corrosion to exhaust system

o/s rear side light not working

play o/s track rod end

Pass 29 Sep 2007 78,361 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s front bumper + inner arch guard insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2006 75,023 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 75,023 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

13% imbalance front brakes

Front bumper insecure

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s + o/s/r rear seats missing

play in n/s + o/s front top suspension mountings

Pass 23 Sep 2005 72,375 miles

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

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

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

advise corrosion to exhaust system

bumper insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2005 72,375 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise corrosion to exhaust system

bumper insecure

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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V830 HHB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V830 HHB, 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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V830 HHB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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