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V388 DFR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,091 mi
Last recorded90,091 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 DFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 90,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,182 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,180 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,297 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,518 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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V388 DFR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V388 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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What year was V388 DFR registered?

V388 DFR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V388 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 DFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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