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V187 DFH

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 DFH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,885 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

centre brake light disconnected

centre exhaust deteriorated

co at fast idle erratic

co at idle close to limit

corrosion both front chassis rails

corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

corrosion both rear inner sills

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear axle mounting bracket corroded

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres low on edges

slight corrosion both outer sills

slight movement in steering column

wear both front antiroll bar "D" bushes

wear both front strut top mountings

Fail 19 Jan 2018 134,861 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outriggers (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust deteriorated

co at fast idle erratic

co at idle close to limit

corrosion both front chassis rails

corrosion both rear brake pipes to caliper

corrosion both rear inner sills

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear axle mounting bracket corroded

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres low on edges

slight corrosion both outer sills

slight movement in steering column

wear both front antiroll bar "D" bushes

wear both front strut top mountings

Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 128,541 miles

Stop lamp not working no brake lights (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 128,533 miles

Stop lamp not working no brake lights (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 124,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 122,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 122,309 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,819 miles

Both front washers poorly aimed

Corrosion on both front chassis legs not considered excessive at the time of the test

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

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

Nearside front foglamp not working

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 118,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front washers poorly aimed

Corrosion on both front chassis legs not considered excessive at the time of the test

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

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

Nearside front foglamp not working

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,404 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 115,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,464 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 106,995 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jan 2011 106,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2010 103,441 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

front offside and front nearside tyres worn smooth inner edges

rear seats not present at test

Pass 12 Jan 2010 103,441 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

front offside and front nearside tyres worn smooth inner edges

rear seats not present at test

Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear seats not present at test

slight bind rear offside brake

Fail 14 Jan 2009 99,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear seats not present at test

slight bind rear offside brake

Pass 24 Jan 2008 96,479 miles

front offside and front nearside wiper blades starting to split

secondary rear seats not present at test

Pass 25 Jan 2007 93,322 miles

rear silencer rusty

secondary rear seats not present at test

Fail 22 Jan 2007 93,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear nearside tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer rusty

secondary rear seats not present at test

Pass 18 Jan 2006 89,034 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 89,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats not present at test

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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V187 DFH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V187 DFH, 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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V187 DFH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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