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V158 DJB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,380 mi
Last recorded140,380 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 DJB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,380 miles

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s front outriggers

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes - n/s & o/s

Fail 19 Apr 2016 140,263 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring location cup corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s front outriggers

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes - n/s & o/s

Pass 29 Apr 2015 132,032 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT N/S & O/S OUTRIGGERS

Fail 24 Apr 2015 131,896 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT N/S & O/S OUTRIGGERS

WIPER BLADES BEGINNING TO PERISH

Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tracking may require adjustment - front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2013 114,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,017 miles

Front disc pads approx. 50% worn

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

O/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 5 May 2011 95,302 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 95,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 84,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,186 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,186 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads low + uneven front tyre wear

Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,585 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 57,585 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 46,817 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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V158 DJB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V158 DJB, 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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V158 DJB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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