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V876 YFC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,231 mi
Last recorded162,231 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV876 YFC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 162,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

play in front top mounts (Both)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 154,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Fuel cap broken

Inside of front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 154,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Fuel cap broken

Inside of front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2009 143,923 miles

n/s and o/s front top shock mounts wearing ;o/s rear shock cover corroeding ;fuel cap broken

Fail 1 May 2009 143,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front top shock mounts wearing ;o/s rear shock cover corroeding ;fuel cap broken

Pass 2 May 2008 135,360 miles

flexis perishing ;brake pipes corroding ;o/s front top shock mount wearing ;n/s front anti roll bar link wearing ;o/s rear shock cover corroding

Pass 9 May 2007 126,836 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 126,612 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge ;baby seat in rear belt not checked ;o/s rear shock cover corroded ;both front top shock mounts wearing

Fail 9 May 2006 118,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre poor

Pass 9 May 2006 118,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre poor

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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V876 YFC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V876 YFC, 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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V876 YFC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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