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V495 DAA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,743 mi
Last recorded114,743 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 DAA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,743 miles

both wipers split at ends

corrosion to os sill panel and to osf nsf outriggers

nsf osf fog lamp lenses cracked

osr tyre cracking and perishing

rear metal brake pipes slight corosion

rear pads very low

slight play in nsf antiroll bar link rod ball joints

slight play in nsf osf top suspension mountings

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust rubber split and adrift

front tyres worn inner edges

o/s sill dented

o/s/r shock absorber shroud very corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking/stepping edges

play in n/s/f suspension top mount wheels free

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust rubber split and adrift

front tyres worn inner edges

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

o/s sill dented

o/s/r shock absorber shroud very corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking/stepping edges

play in n/s/f suspension top mount wheels free

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Oct 2014 103,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

o/s/r tyre cracked/starting to lose shape

slight oil leak

slight play in front suspension top mounts wheels free

spare tyre cracked/pressure appears low

Fail 10 Oct 2014 103,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

o/s steering rack leaking

o/s/r tyre cracked/starting to lose shape

slight oil leak

slight play in front suspension top mounts wheels free

spare tyre cracked/pressure appears low

x/s play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,731 miles

exhaust flexpipe seperating

n/s wiper poor

n/s/r rear seat not fitted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust box baffles noisy

o/s/f tyre very worn inner edge/cracking

play in o/s steering rack

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust corroded/holed/leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,898 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate marked

o/s/f fog light cracked

o/s/f tyre losing shape

rear brake discs scored

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 12 Oct 2012 94,898 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate marked

o/s/f fog light cracked

o/s/f tyre losing shape

rear brake discs scored

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Oct 2011 90,029 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust rubber perished

front number plate marked/starting to delaminate

n/s/r tyre worn on edges/poor condition

o/s sill dented

o/s/f fog light cracked

rear brake discs scored

washers poor

Fail 17 Oct 2011 90,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust rubber perished

front number plate marked/starting to delaminate

n/s/r tyre worn on edges/poor condition

o/s sill dented

o/s/f fog light cracked

rear brake discs scored

washers poor

Pass 15 Oct 2010 84,196 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

front antiroll bar link boots split

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 15 Oct 2010 84,196 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

front antiroll bar link boots split

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,657 miles

front arb links top ball joint boots worn

front lower bumper trim insecure

n/s/f top strut mount worn

o/s/f inner track rod worn

o/s/f lower wish bone rear bush perished

rear index plate screws loose

Fail 13 Oct 2008 69,621 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front arb links top ball joint boots worn

front lower bumper trim insecure

n/s/f top strut mount worn

o/s/f inner track rod worn

o/s/f lower wish bone rear bush perished

rear index plate screws loose

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,198 miles

front flexi brake hoses perished

n/s/f top strutt mount slight lift

Pass 6 Oct 2006 54,011 miles

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

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

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

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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V495 DAA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V495 DAA, 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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V495 DAA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 December 1999.

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