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V835 EBL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,650 mi
Last recorded146,650 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV835 EBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 146,650 miles

outer sills corroded not holed floor corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 142,930 miles

front outer sills corroded n/s holed

Pass 23 Nov 2015 137,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 126,139 miles

both front outer sills holed not prescribed areas

Fail 6 Nov 2013 126,139 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer sills holed not prescribed areas

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,254 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,192 miles

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

very slight play inner track rod ends

Pass 19 Oct 2010 106,073 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nail in offside rear tyre 215/55/r16

Pass 20 Oct 2008 97,673 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 97,673 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,190 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 92,190 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 85,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 85,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2005 80,193 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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V835 EBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V835 EBL, 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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V835 EBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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