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V409 DJB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,420 mi
Last recorded82,420 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 DJB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,420 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front chassis corroded

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

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,588 miles

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

front brakes starting to bind on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,160 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2013 71,160 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,000 miles

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

exhaust / some brake pipes / roll bar links / rear tyres...deteriorating

Fail 28 Dec 2012 68,000 miles

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

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

exhaust / some brake pipes / roll bar links / rear tyres...deteriorating

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,118 miles

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

front roll bar links worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,980 miles

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

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

brake pipes rusting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

front arm bushs soft

Fail 20 Dec 2010 60,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pipes rusting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

front arm bushs soft

Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

rear brakes starting to bind on

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,910 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 50,030 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer cover rusted and holed

Fail 28 Dec 2007 50,030 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer cover rusted and holed

Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,014 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres nearing limit

Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brake starting to bind on

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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V409 DJB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V409 DJB, 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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V409 DJB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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