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V171 DLC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 DLC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,658 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 101,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2009 85,380 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade split ends

o/s/r tyre worn both edges & perished tread area

Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,373 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade split ends

o/s/r tyre worn both edges & perished tread area

Pass 21 Aug 2008 80,329 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 80,329 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r secondary sidelight not working, n/s/r shock absorber damp, rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition centre exhaust box corroded, front discs lipped.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,992 miles

n/s/r shock damp

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2006 64,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 53,418 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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V171 DLC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V171 DLC, 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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V171 DLC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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