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V38 DCG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,708 mi
Last recorded170,708 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 DCG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 170,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

both floor pans corroded

rear shocker covers corroded and both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 170,648 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

both floor pans corroded

rear shocker covers corroded and both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 163,778 miles

child seat n/s/r

n/s/f tyre close to limits

rust & corrosion in various places

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2014 155,887 miles

Advise both front fog lamps not working

Advise corrosion on both outer sills

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 155,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise both front fog lamps not working

Advise corrosion on both outer sills

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 146,949 miles

Advise N/S/F fog lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 146,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise N/S/F fog lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 139,190 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 132,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 124,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 115,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 108,439 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 99,646 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Play in front strut tops when wheels jacked up

Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,544 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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V38 DCG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V38 DCG, 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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V38 DCG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V38 DCG safe to buy?

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