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V871 EKU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,441 mi
Last recorded140,441 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 EKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 140,441 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 140,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 124,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 124,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 115,421 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 115,421 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,266 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 104,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,862 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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V871 EKU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V871 EKU, 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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What year was V871 EKU registered?

V871 EKU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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