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V863 YVL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,094 mi
Last recorded119,094 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 YVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2015 119,094 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 119,094 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 115,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 104,320 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 93,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 86,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 20 Jan 2010 86,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust down pipe has small blow

Fail 26 Jan 2009 78,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front exhaust down pipe has small blow

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,974 miles

Has excessive corrsion to chassis under nearside headlight, not within 30cmm of any structural mounting

Has excessive corrsion to offside front bumper mounting, not within 30com of any structural mounting

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 65,985 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 65,975 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 54,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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V863 YVL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V863 YVL, 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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V863 YVL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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