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V852 LJH

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,366 mi
Last recorded146,366 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 LJH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 146,366 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,014 miles

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

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

both front suspension top mounts have slight movement

brake lines very rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2015 128,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,536 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipes are rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2014 119,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipes are rusty

rusty exhaust system

Pass 15 Feb 2013 113,437 miles

n/s rear lamp lens repaired with tape

Fail 15 Feb 2013 113,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear lamp lens repaired with tape

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,348 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 99,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,221 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,199 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,429 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 64,429 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,092 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 49,875 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,875 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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V852 LJH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V852 LJH, 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 V852 LJH registered?

V852 LJH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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