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V894 JKG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,177 mi
Last recorded180,177 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV894 JKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 180,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front corrosion near crash bar

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 166,446 miles

Nearside Front near bumper, out rigger corroding

Offside Front outrigger corroding

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 157,273 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2016 157,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2015 155,498 miles

rear brake discs worn rear shocks & mounts corroded

slight movement in drivers seat slight play anti roll bar rubbers rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 155,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn rear shocks & mounts corroded

slight movement in drivers seat slight play anti roll bar rubbers rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 138,465 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 138,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 131,026 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 128,922 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 117,667 miles

movement in both front steering rackends

movement in both front strut top mounts

movement in osr anti roll bar d bush

nsf tyre worn

osr inner sill rusted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 117,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

movement in both front steering rackends

movement in both front strut top mounts

movement in osr anti roll bar d bush

nsf tyre worn

osr inner sill rusted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,323 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

movement in both front strut top mounts

nsf tyre on limit

nsr tyre worn

osr and nsr brake pipes rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2009 107,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

movement in both front strut top mounts

nsf tyre on limit

nsr tyre worn

osr and nsr brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2008 95,535 miles

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

both front brake flexis splitting

movement in both rear shock absorbers

movement in osf strut top mount

osr brake pipe rusty

rear anti roll bar rusted

Fail 28 Oct 2008 95,535 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both front brake flexis splitting

movement in both rear shock absorbers

movement in osf strut top mount

osr brake pipe rusty

rear anti roll bar rusted

Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,116 miles

both front flexis splitting

both front strut top mounts wearing

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

front discs worn

rear anti rol bar rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,115 miles

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

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

both front flexis splitting

both front strut top mounts wearing

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

front discs worn

rear anti rol bar rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,397 miles

front arm bushes split †slight play in n/s drop link †both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Oct 2005 59,121 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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V894 JKG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 V894 JKG, 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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V894 JKG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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