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V855 JKE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,754 mi
Last recorded189,754 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 JKE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 189,754 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 165,728 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 154,503 miles

Corrosion to front out riggers and adjacent chassis rails

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

Front pads worn low

Near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Off side rear inner side light inoprative

Off side wiper blade splitting

Play in off side of steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2010 154,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Corrosion to front out riggers and adjacent chassis rails

Front pads worn low

Near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Off side rear inner side light inoprative

Off side wiper blade splitting

Play in off side of steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2009 146,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 146,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 137,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 125,952 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 125,952 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 114,958 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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V855 JKE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V855 JKE, 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 V855 JKE registered?

V855 JKE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V855 JKE safe to buy?

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