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V904 LKJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,300 mi
Last recorded126,300 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV904 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 126,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 123,040 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 123,040 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2010 117,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 117,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 111,670 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 105,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 99,765 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,838 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 62,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads low

n/s rear shock absorber damp, but not excessive

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs marked up

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on edges, but still legal and also has small cuts but no cords exposed

Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,026 miles

front brake pads low

n/s rear shock absorber damp, but not excessive

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear brake discs marked up

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn on edges, but still legal and also has small cuts but no cords exposed

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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V904 LKJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V904 LKJ, 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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V904 LKJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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