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V898 JAF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,243 mi
Last recorded139,243 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 JAF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 139,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front shock absorber has reduced damping ability.

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 129,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

oilo leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 113,846 miles

brake flexis hoses and pipes ends slightly corroded

front bull bar and extra lights fitted to front

stickers on top of windscreen but not affecting the view of the road

Fail 25 Nov 2014 113,846 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake flexis hoses and pipes ends slightly corroded

front bull bar and extra lights fitted to front

stickers on top of windscreen but not affecting the view of the road

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,252 miles

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

Slight play in O/S steering arm joint

Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 96,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 90,551 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,251 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 77,729 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 70,266 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

child seat fitted to offside rear

slight corrosion nearside rear suspension arm

slight corrosion offside rear suspension arm

Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,905 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 JAF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JAF, 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 JAF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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