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V859 JRL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,362 mi
Last recorded118,362 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 JRL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,362 miles

Nearside Rear has slight condesation

front discs pitted and scored

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

o/s/f sill rusty and damaged

oil leak

rear discs scored and pitted

sills rusty but not holed

Fail 18 Mar 2016 118,362 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pitted and scored

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

n/s/r indactor ha slight condesation

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

oil leak

rear discs slightly pitted scored and pitted

sills rusty but not holed

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,928 miles

Brake pedal has travel

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,446 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust has minor leak

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

both sterring knuckles slight play

front chasis out riggers rusty but not holed

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2013 110,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 107,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly scored

n/s/r disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,290 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 96,537 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 96,537 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,213 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 87,213 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,348 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pedal is slightly spongey

only four passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2007 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pedal is slightly spongey

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

only four passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,442 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 52,021 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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V859 JRL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V859 JRL, 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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V859 JRL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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