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V889 GPU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,977 mi
Last recorded133,977 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 GPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 133,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,469 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 129,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/R and N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 117,045 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,051 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,880 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 101,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,337 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 86,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 71,049 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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V889 GPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V889 GPU, 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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V889 GPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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