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V242 DAO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,537 mi
Last recorded130,537 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV242 DAO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 130,537 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 130,520 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,447 miles

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

corrosion on chassis sections and sills

corrosion on exhaust sections

slight corrosion on brake discs

small stone chips in windscrean

Fail 25 Nov 2011 125,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on chassis sections and sills

corrosion on exhaust sections

slight corrosion on brake discs

small stone chips in windscrean

Fail 17 Jan 2011 125,427 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on exhaust sections

exhaust heat shield insicure

stone chip in windscrean

Pass 25 Jan 2010 118,413 miles

front no plate damaged

rear wiper rubber split

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight corrosion on n/s outer sills/both rear under sills and chassis sections

Fail 12 Jan 2010 118,333 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

rear wiper rubber split

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight corrosion on n/s outer sills/both rear under sills and chassis sections

Pass 16 Jan 2009 108,404 miles

corrosion on brake pipes and front brake discs

front no plate damaged

play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 21 Jan 2008 100,949 miles

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust sections

front no plate damaged

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 21 Jan 2008 100,949 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust sections

front no plate damaged

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 25 Jan 2007 93,096 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 93,096 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on exhaust sections

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 24 Jan 2006 83,728 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 83,694 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust section corroding

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

front No plate cracked

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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V242 DAO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V242 DAO, 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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What year was V242 DAO registered?

V242 DAO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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