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V861 HLD

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV861 HLD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2014 120,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front shock absorber rusty

Both front top strut mounts has slight movement

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

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

Offside and nearside front chassis corrored

Offside front repeater (hole in lens)

Offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

offside front indicator lens broken

Fail 28 Jan 2013 110,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside and nearside front chassis corroded

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,866 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

flexi brake hose ferrels starting to corrode

front brake flexi hoses perished

lift in front strut top mounts

rear subframe front bushes perished and starting to seperate from bonding

surface corrosion on various suspension components

Fail 2 Feb 2012 99,866 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

flexi brake hose ferrels starting to corrode

front brake flexi hoses perished

lift in front strut top mounts

rear subframe front bushes perished and starting to seperate from bonding

surface corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,329 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2011 94,325 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,817 miles

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)

os/f abs ring slightly damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2010 90,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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)

os/f abs ring slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 87,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,263 miles

os ns rear brake ferrules corroded

os ns rear flexi brake hose furrells corroded

play in os ns front top suspension mounts

Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,263 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

os ns rear brake ferrules corroded

os ns rear flexi brake hose furrells corroded

play in os ns front top suspension mounts

Pass 24 Jan 2007 80,588 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 80,588 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 76,260 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V861 HLD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V861 HLD, 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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V861 HLD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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