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V421 DYA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,097 mi
Last recorded150,097 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 DYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 150,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides shock absorbers slightly corroded

vehicle underbody has slight surface rust

Fail 22 Sep 2018 150,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides shock absorbers slightly corroded

vehicle underbody has slight surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2017 144,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 138,615 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 129,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,352 miles

n/s/f side mirror has slight crack but not effecting the drivers view, n/s/f tyre has a nail stuck inside

under body front chassis area is covered with sealant

underbody has surface rust, brake pipes covered with sealant, n/s/f brake hose worn, steering arm gaitor worn & anti-roll bar linkage dust cover worn, o/s/f brake hose worn & anti-roll bar linkage dust cover worn

Fail 25 Sep 2014 123,350 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

n/s/f side mirror has slight crack but not effecting the drivers view, n/s/f tyre has a nail stuck inside

underbody has surface rust, brake pipes covered with sealant, n/s/f brake hose worn, steering arm gaitor worn & anti-roll bar linkage dust cover worn, o/s/f brake hose worn & anti-roll bar linkage dust cover worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 119,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.Offside front tyre inner edge low.Offside front antiroll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated.Both front macpherson strut mount slight play.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 119,830 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.Offside front tyre inner edge low.Offside front antiroll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated.Both front macpherson strut mount slight play.

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 110,864 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 105,640 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,417 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 85,417 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 79,373 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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V421 DYA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V421 DYA, 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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V421 DYA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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