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V298 DSL

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,968 mi
Last recorded135,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 DSL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,968 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 135,947 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE EXHAUST BLOW (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint ANTI ROLL BAR LINK PIN (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV BOOT SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working wrong bulb fitted (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable STEERING ARM EXCESS PLY (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH SPLIT (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 123,274 miles

sweat at offside rear caliper no sings of vissible leaks

Fail 20 Jan 2015 123,273 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

sweat at offside rear caliper no sings of vissible leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2014 118,222 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 118,212 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 110,426 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 110,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 108,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 23 Feb 2010 102,532 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

high leval brake lamp inop

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 16 Feb 2010 102,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

high leval brake lamp inop

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Feb 2009 95,524 miles

exhaust;middle and rear sections are deterioating.

nearside front tyre tread at 2mm.edges at 0mm.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 95,524 miles

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

exhaust;middle and rear sections are deterioating.

nearside front tyre tread at 2mm.edges at 0mm.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 88,249 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 80,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,539 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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V298 DSL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V298 DSL, 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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V298 DSL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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