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V898 HEW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,497 mi
Last recorded153,497 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 HEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 153,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rusting to under side

tank straps rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2015 145,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear

rusting to under side

slight play rack knuckle

tank straps rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2014 138,410 miles

o/s/r inner sill rusting by subframe mount

rusting to front n/s chassis by outrigger

some rusting to rear underside

water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 14 Nov 2014 138,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s/r inner sill rusting by subframe mount

rusting to front n/s chassis by outrigger

some rusting to rear underside

water ingress to rear no plate

Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,086 miles

both front brake discs have ovality

some rusting to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis out riggers

some rusting to rear underside

Fail 21 Oct 2013 133,082 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs have ovality

some rusting to n/s/f and o/s/f chassis out riggers

some rusting to rear underside

Pass 7 Nov 2012 123,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front of rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust fouling rear suspention

water ingress in rear no plate

Fail 7 Nov 2012 123,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front of rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust fouling rear suspention

water ingress in rear no plate

Pass 11 Nov 2011 114,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

rear discs in poor condision

Pass 15 Nov 2010 106,185 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 106,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,139 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 98,139 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 91,363 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 86,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 86,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 73,973 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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V898 HEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V898 HEW, 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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V898 HEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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