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V514 PDV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,437 mi
Last recorded126,437 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 PDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 126,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 123,013 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,436 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2010 116,562 miles

CAT converter loose inside.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust hitting rear subframe.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust mount come away from exhaust. (Exhaust secure)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer shoulder bald.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,562 miles

CAT converter loose inside.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust hitting rear subframe.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust mount come away from exhaust. (Exhaust secure)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer shoulder bald.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 109,016 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 109,016 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 100,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,287 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 83,528 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear silencer corrodede not blowing

Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,528 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

rear silencer corrodede not blowing

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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V514 PDV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V514 PDV, 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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V514 PDV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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