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V908 RJW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,228 mi
Last recorded177,228 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 RJW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 177,228 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 162,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 145,182 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 145,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

screw in off side rear tyre not repairable

Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,097 miles

fron tyres on limit and worn on edges

steering drive belt noisy

Pass 29 May 2009 119,402 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 119,402 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 107,540 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

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

O/S/F Wiper blade has a small split.

O/S/F and front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 107,540 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S/F Wiper blade has a small split.

O/S/F and front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 97,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 97,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,590 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 82,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 69,847 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 69,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V908 RJW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V908 RJW, 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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V908 RJW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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