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V312 DFR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,325 mi
Last recorded149,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 DFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 149,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet catch corroded

corrosion under side rear

Fail 4 Jul 2013 144,122 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust catalyst rattles/broken inside.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s front sill corroded but not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 144,122 miles

Exhaust catalyst rattles/broken inside.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s front sill corroded but not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 134,793 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted but not causing severe judder under braking.

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

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

O/s rear brake binding slightly but not registering as such in RBT test.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 134,793 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted but not causing severe judder under braking.

O/s rear brake binding slightly but not registering as such in RBT test.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 127,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 127,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 116,582 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are starting to deteriorate.

Slight damage to nearside rear outer body sill.

Some damage to offside front outer body sill flange.

Valve stem is being squashed by wheel trim on nearside front wheel.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 116,582 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight damage to nearside rear outer body sill.

Some damage to offside front outer body sill flange.

Valve stem is being squashed by wheel trim on nearside front wheel.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 107,738 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses are starting to deteriorate.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Slight damage to underside of plastic fuel tank.

Some damage to nearside rear outer body sill.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 81,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V312 DFR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V312 DFR, 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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V312 DFR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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