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V225 DLF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,407 mi
Last recorded54,407 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 DLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,407 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,278 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,276 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,276 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,462 miles

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipe corrode up.

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked & perishe up.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,925 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

nearside & offside rear brake disc's lipped & scored up excessivly.

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipe corrode up.

nearside front tyre side wall cracked & perishe up quite alot.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,550 miles

driver side door mirror unit slightly loose !!!

nearside & offside rear brake disc's lipped & scored up !!!

nearside rear indicator light faded up !!!

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,836 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear both brake discs slightly worn

emits white smoke during acceleration

Fail 28 Aug 2010 45,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear both brake discs slightly worn

emits white smoke during acceleration

Pass 22 Aug 2009 41,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,729 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 37,729 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 24,409 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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V225 DLF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V225 DLF, 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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V225 DLF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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