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V393 DFR

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,474 mi
Last recorded171,474 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 DFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 171,474 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge (Dual depth tread)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 156,143 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 156,143 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 138,866 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 138,866 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,879 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 116,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 97,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,086 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 85,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 75,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,269 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 69,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,331 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 42,336 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 42,280 miles

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

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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V393 DFR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V393 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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V393 DFR is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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