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V891 LBT

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,998 mi
Last recorded123,998 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 LBT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 123,998 miles

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 9 Sep 2011 123,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,102 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

both steering rack boots heavily perished

exhaust corroding

heavy knocking from steering column

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + on limit

Fail 14 Sep 2010 110,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both steering rack boots heavily perished

exhaust corroding

heavy knocking from steering column

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge + on limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2009 103,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 98,450 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 98,449 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 92,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,326 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 LBT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V891 LBT, 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 LBT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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