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V509 DCF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86 mi
Last recorded86 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 DCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 86 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 86 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 1,092 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear and centre exhaust box rusty. ok for mot.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 1,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear and centre exhaust box rusty. ok for mot.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/side front tyres starting to crack. ok for mot.

rear exhaust box rusty,ok for mot.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s n/side front tyres starting to crack. ok for mot.

rear exhaust box rusty,ok for mot.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,606 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 62,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 58,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 52,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V509 DCF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V509 DCF, 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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V509 DCF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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