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V891 GGS

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,332 mi
Last recorded167,332 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 GGS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 167,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction skull sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

crack in windscreen not affecting view of road ahead

Pass 7 Sep 2018 154,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 154,709 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 151,071 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 151,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 146,424 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 146,424 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 141,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 141,997 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR BOTH PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened HAND BRAKE (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired SPRING MISSING (3.5.1n)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 133,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

no rear seats fitted

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 132,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

no rear seats fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 119,888 miles

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

both lower sill area starting to blister and has damage on both sides

Fail 16 Aug 2013 119,888 miles

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

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

both lower sill area starting to blister and has damage on both sides

Pass 6 Sep 2012 117,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,670 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 113,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 109,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 106,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,418 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 96,488 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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V891 GGS is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V891 GGS, 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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V891 GGS is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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