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V897 KTU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,133 mi
Last recorded145,133 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 KTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 145,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge3s

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 139,966 miles

rear brakes pipes starting to corrode

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 139,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes pipes starting to corrode

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 132,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2015 132,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 125,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all exhaust system starting to corrode

all underbody has slight surface corrosion

battery slightly insecure

both outer sills starting to blister

both rear coil springs corroded

centre caps fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front pipe exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still supported

nearside handbrake arm not fully returning

not all centre stop light illuminating

offside cv boot starting to deteriorate

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

rear registration plate starting to fade

Fail 18 Jun 2014 125,360 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all exhaust system starting to corrode

all underbody has slight surface corrosion

battery slightly insecure

both outer sills starting to blister

both rear coil springs corroded

centre caps fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front pipe exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still supported

nearside handbrake arm not fully returning

not all centre stop light illuminating

offside cv boot starting to deteriorate

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

rear registration plate starting to fade

Fail 14 Jun 2013 116,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

brake discs wearing

brake pipes starting to corrode

centre stoplight inop

exhaust flexi deteriorated

lower covers

n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

underbody corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 116,714 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

brake discs wearing

brake pipes starting to corrode

centre stoplight inop

exhaust flexi deteriorated

lower covers

n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

underbody corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 108,176 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust flexi deteriorated

lower covers

n/s handbrake arm not fully returning

o/s/r tyre worn inner egde

rear discs scored

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jun 2012 108,176 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust flexi deteriorated

lower covers

n/s handbrake arm not fully returning

o/s/r tyre worn inner egde

rear discs scored

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2011 100,370 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside ball joint dust cover split

Offside rear tyre slight uneven tread

Rear discs slightly pitted

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Slight corrosion to underbody

Slight freeplay in both top strut mounts

Fail 17 Jun 2011 100,370 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside ball joint dust cover split

Offside rear tyre slight uneven tread

Rear discs slightly pitted

Rear number plate slightly deterioated

Slight corrosion to underbody

Slight freeplay in both top strut mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,080 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lower covers and centre caps fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 92,080 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lower covers and centre caps fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,322 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front top strut mount has slight freeplay

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,471 miles

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

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2008 77,471 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 71,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2006 65,897 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2006 65,826 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V897 KTU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V897 KTU, 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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V897 KTU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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