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V855 LBL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,583 mi
Last recorded87,583 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 LBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,583 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 87,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,862 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake cable under body slightly worn

tail pipe slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 76,672 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 76,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

battery 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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V855 LBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V855 LBL, 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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V855 LBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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