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V389 DFR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,311 mi
Last recorded111,311 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 DFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,311 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 111,268 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers not parking in lower position

Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers not parking in lower position

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,676 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear treads minor perishing

exhaust tail section heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,291 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear treads minor perishing

exhaust tail section heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,869 miles

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

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

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

heat shield loose above rear back box

Fail 23 Nov 2010 77,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

heat shield loose above rear back box

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,268 miles

both rear tyres minor perishing

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/f bottom ball joint+track rod end boot split

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,189 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres minor perishing

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/f bottom ball joint+track rod end boot split

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 60,197 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,197 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,191 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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V389 DFR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V389 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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V389 DFR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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