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V875 FRA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,155 mi
Last recorded68,155 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV875 FRA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,155 miles

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

both outer sills corroded / slightly damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged / cut not showing cords

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering / suspension system slightly notchy / noisy on lock to lock

Fail 14 Nov 2012 68,155 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both outer sills corroded / slightly damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged / cut not showing cords

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering / suspension system slightly notchy / noisy on lock to lock

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,840 miles

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

handbrake rod return spring broken

high level brake light inop ?

slight damage on nearside outer sill

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,105 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,105 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

unable to test emissions;rear silencer broken

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,087 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Nov 2008 57,230 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2008 57,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light not working

slight sidewall damage on both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,588 miles

advice high level brake light not working

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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V875 FRA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V875 FRA, 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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V875 FRA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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