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V243 DNB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,998 mi
Last recorded143,998 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 DNB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 143,998 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 143,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 129,114 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 128,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 110,240 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,088 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 93,969 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,762 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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V243 DNB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 V243 DNB, 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 V243 DNB registered?

V243 DNB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V243 DNB safe to buy?

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