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V866 SAV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,270 mi
Last recorded132,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 SAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 132,270 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 132,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 131,455 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 131,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault broken wire n/s/f wheel (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,854 miles

both front chassis outriggers corroded

play in both front suspension top mounts

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 130,067 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 130,067 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 128,819 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 128,819 miles

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

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 126,379 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 126,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 122,993 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn

play in both front suspension top mounts

rear brake pads worn

rear inner anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

slight exhaust blow at front section

Pass 12 Mar 2011 118,447 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 112,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 107,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 101,822 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 101,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 96,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 90,533 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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V866 SAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V866 SAV, 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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V866 SAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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