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V254 DPN

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,149 mi
Last recorded146,149 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 DPN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 146,149 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 146,135 miles

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

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

Discs rusty and worn

Front brake pads worn close to the minimum reserve

Multiple minor cracks in the windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes not visable during the mot but believed to be heavily worn

Underneath of vehicle rusty and shailing

Pass 11 May 2010 133,795 miles

Both rear and the offside front tyre close to legal

Fail 11 May 2010 133,795 miles

Both rear and the offside front tyre close to legal

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 120,518 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 120,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 105,543 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 105,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 91,286 miles

rear pipes in clip but not connected to body

Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,134 miles

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

front and rear discs worn rear pads low

Pass 13 May 2006 76,330 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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V254 DPN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V254 DPN, 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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V254 DPN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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