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V178 DLP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

85,649 mi
Last recorded85,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 DLP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 85,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle not opening inside either (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs lipped

Front brakes slightly imbalanced-19%

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc lipped

Nearside headlamp lens chipped

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger corroded/holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre very worn edges/cracked/pressure low

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded inner face/very corroded outer face

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges/cracked

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brakes imbalanced-25%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

washer aims poor

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,827 miles

all brake discs condition poor

both rear seats not fitted

both rear tyres perished

direction indicator slightly discoloured n/side front

Fail 24 May 2016 73,823 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

all brake discs condition poor

both rear seats not fitted

no emission test done due to broken exhaust

no plate lights work sometimes

o/side rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,817 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 73,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,409 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 71,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

N/S+O/S REAR BRAKE DISC RUSTED

SMALL HOLE IN N/S HEAD LAMP

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,675 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,261 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 62,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,713 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,244 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 52,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 46,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/front tyre side wall cut

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,750 miles

n/s/front tyre side wall cut

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,305 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Apr 2007 43,305 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Apr 2006 37,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,361 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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V178 DLP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V178 DLP, 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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V178 DLP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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