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V878 HEW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,592 mi
Last recorded116,592 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 HEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 116,592 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 116,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,919 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts (rear seats missing at time of test).

Fail 17 Nov 2014 106,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat missing at time of test, rear seat belts not checked

Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,497 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seat missing at time of test, rear seat belts not checked

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,711 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not checked, rear seat missing at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,888 miles

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

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

near side front tyre low on inner edge

rear seats missing at time of test, rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 84,634 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,634 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,055 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,382 miles

intermediate silencer outer skin advanced corrosion

windscreen damaged in swept area

Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,603 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,276 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 60,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,600 miles

front brake pads and discs advanced wear

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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V878 HEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V878 HEW, 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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V878 HEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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