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V522 DBJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,939 mi
Last recorded189,939 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 189,939 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 165,562 miles

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

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

O/S/F dooor handle is damaged

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2012 165,562 miles

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

O/S/F dooor handle is damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 139,071 miles

Exhaust manifold loose

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

No rear seats fitted

O/S/F Head lamp glass cracked

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 139,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust manifold loose

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

No rear seats fitted

O/S/F Head lamp glass cracked

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 119,896 miles

front flexe pipes perishing

front number plate slightly water damaged

metal brake pipes corroding

nsf seat belt slightly twisted slow to retract

osf heaed light damaged

play in nsf track rod end

Pass 14 May 2009 98,015 miles

front n umber plate water damaged

nsr osr and nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

osf head lamp damaged

osr center seat belt checked with child seat in place

Pass 1 May 2008 91,296 miles

play in both top strut mounts

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges on legal limit

nsf wiper split

osf head light damaged beam paton just ledgerble

Pass 11 May 2007 84,586 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 75,936 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 75,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V522 DBJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 V522 DBJ, 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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V522 DBJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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