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V872 LMX

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

255,006 mi
Last recorded255,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 LMX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 255,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg

Slight play to front wishbone bushes

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Jul 2012 255,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg

Slight play to front wishbone bushes

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jul 2011 244,650 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower balljoints rubber boots split - not currently an mot testable item but due for inclusion within test sometime in the future

nearside rear tyre poor wear pattern

rear brake discs lipped

surface corrosion to offside front chassis leg

Fail 19 Jul 2011 244,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower balljoints rubber boots split - not currently an mot testable item but due for inclusion within test sometime in the future

nearside rear tyre poor wear pattern

rear brake discs lipped

surface corrosion to offside front chassis leg

Pass 24 Jul 2010 230,858 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 230,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 210,907 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 194,853 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 178,520 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 158,592 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 158,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 106,443 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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V872 LMX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V872 LMX, 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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V872 LMX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 1999.

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