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V447 DBN

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,725 mi
Last recorded57,725 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 DBN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,725 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,056 miles

all brake discs rusty due to vehicle being stood

offside rear parkbrake slightly lazy

Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,040 miles

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

all brake discs rusty due to vehicle being stood

offside rear parkbrake slightly lazy

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,770 miles

all brake discs rusted

clamp missing from rear box

exhaust fouling subframe

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

slight leak at exhaust flexible at frontpipe

temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 29 Dec 2006 51,691 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 49,145 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 49,130 miles

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

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

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

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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V447 DBN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V447 DBN, 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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V447 DBN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V447 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V447 DBN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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