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V905 GPU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

260,425 mi
Last recorded260,425 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 GPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 260,425 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 260,425 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 252,601 miles

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST

BOTH SILL LOWER LIPS ARE DAMAGED

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP.

OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP IS DULL

OSF INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN AND CUT IN THE TREAD DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

THE FRONT OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PADS ARE

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN

THE REAR OUTER PADS LOOK WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PADS ARE

Fail 19 Jul 2011 252,601 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

BOTH SILL LOWER LIPS ARE DAMAGED

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP.

OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP IS DULL

OSF INDICATOR BULB COLOUR IS POOR

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN AND CUT IN THE TREAD DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS

THE AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

THE FRONT OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PADS ARE

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN

THE REAR OUTER PADS LOOK WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN AND UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE INNER PADS ARE

Pass 30 Jul 2010 247,850 miles

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

BOTH REAR FOG LAMPS LOOK DULL.

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING

CUT IN OSR TYRE TREAD WHICH DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS AND THERE IS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

ENGINE OIL IS ON MIN MARK

ENGINE TOP PLASTIC COVER IS LOOSE

HEAD LIGHT AIMS ARE OK BUT INCAR AJUSTER IS SET ON 3

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

NS SILL LOWER LLIP IS DAMAGED

OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP IS DULL

OS SILL LOWER LIP IS BADLY DAMAGED

OSR OUTER PAD STARTING TO GET LOW

Fail 29 Jul 2010 247,850 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

BOTH REAR FOG LAMPS LOOK DULL.

BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING

CUT IN OSR TYRE TREAD WHICH DOES NOT LOOK TO BE TO THE CORDS AND THERE IS A NAIL IN THE TREAD

ENGINE OIL IS ON MIN MARK

ENGINE TOP PLASTIC COVER IS LOOSE

HEAD LIGHT AIMS ARE OK BUT INCAR AJUSTER IS SET ON 3

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD

NS SILL LOWER LLIP IS DAMAGED

OS NUMBER PLATE LAMP IS DULL

OS SILL LOWER LIP IS BADLY DAMAGED

OSR OUTER PAD STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 9 Jul 2009 242,979 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

BOTH FRONT SILL LOWER LIPS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED

FRONT OUTER OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

NSR SUSPENION ARM BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO RUST

OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

SMALL CUT IN OSR TYRE TREAD NOT TO THE CORDS AND ONE NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 9 Jul 2009 242,973 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

BOTH FRONT SILL LOWER LIPS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED

FRONT OUTER OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

NSR SUSPENION ARM BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO RUST

OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

SMALL CUT IN OSR TYRE TREAD NOT TO THE CORDS AND ONE NAIL IN TREAD

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD BALL JOINTS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 236,592 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

airbag light on

front number plate poor

Pass 17 Jul 2007 230,637 miles

AIR BAG FAIL WARNING TELL TALE ON.

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK.

BOTH OUTER SILLS DAMAGED.

CENTRE STOP LAMP NOT WORKING BUT I AM UNABLE TO SEE IF IT IS WIRED UP.

CRACK IN CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE

I HAVE REFITTED THE CLUTCH PEDAL STOP WHICH HAD FALLEN OFF.

PLAY STARTING IN BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHS AND NS NEEDS CHANGING SOON.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 223,621 miles

AIR BAG FAIL TELL TALL LAMP ON.

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 223,621 miles

AIR BAG FAIL TELL TALL LAMP ON.

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH.

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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V905 GPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V905 GPU, 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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V905 GPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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