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V881 OAC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,309 mi
Last recorded172,309 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 OAC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 172,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 164,511 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 164,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 130,127 miles

Exhaust heat shild insecure

Rear brake pipes corroded

Small pin hole in nearside front cv boot

Fail 18 Aug 2007 130,127 miles

Exhaust heat shild insecure

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Small pin hole in nearside front cv boot

Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 88,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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V881 OAC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V881 OAC, 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 V881 OAC registered?

V881 OAC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V881 OAC safe to buy?

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