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V851 ABD

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,549 mi
Last recorded171,549 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 ABD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 171,549 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 171,549 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 163,629 miles

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

crack in windscreen not affecting view.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 163,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

crack in windscreen not affecting view.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 140,525 miles

crack to n/s of windscreen not affecting vision.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 140,525 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack to n/s of windscreen not affecting vision.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 125,160 miles

EXHAUST CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLES.

EXHAUST SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 125,158 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EXHAUST CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLES.

EXHAUST SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

INFO ONLY TYRE SIZE...215/55/16.

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

REGISTRATION PLATES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 115,507 miles

BRAKES,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON THERE EDGES AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AND SIDEWALL AREAS.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 115,507 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BRAKES,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON THERE EDGES AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON THERE TREAD AND SIDEWALL AREAS.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,590 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

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

O/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK UPPER RUBBER COVER SPLIT.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

STEERING,BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,342 miles

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

REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

Fail 11 Aug 2009 93,342 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 82,614 miles

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

N/S AND O/S/F UPPER ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS GAITERS ARE SPLIT.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,089 miles

NOTE !!! EXHAUST BRACKETS AND JOINTS ARE DETERIORATING/RUSTING.

NOTE !!! FRONT TYRES LEFT TYRE IS WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND RIGHT TYRE IS WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM.

NOTE!!!FRONT UPPER A/ROLL BAR LINKS N/S AND /O/S/F RUBBERS ARE SPLIT.

Fail 28 Jul 2007 71,089 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

NOTE !!! EXHAUST BRACKETS AND JOINTS ARE DERTERIORATIONG/RUSTING.

NOTE !!! FRONT LEFT TYRE IS WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND FRONT RIGHT TYRE IS WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM.

NOTE!!! FRONT UPPER ANTIROLL BAR LINKS N/S&O/S RUBBER GAITERS SPLIT.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,701 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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V851 ABD 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 58.8%.

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 V851 ABD, 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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V851 ABD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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