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V54 DSL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,874 mi
Last recorded169,874 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 DSL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 169,874 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 12 May 2011 163,302 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 163,302 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 158,883 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/side and n/side sills damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2010 158,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

o/side and n/side sills damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2008 144,512 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 128,275 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres wearing to edge and showing indicators

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2007 128,145 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres wearing to edge and showing indicators

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 107,559 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 107,559 miles

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

under vehicle showing signs of light corrosion to steel brake pipes and body

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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V54 DSL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V54 DSL, 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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V54 DSL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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