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V553 HDW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,454 mi
Last recorded134,454 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 HDW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 134,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f wing mirror casing loose

o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 134,454 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f wing mirror casing loose

o/s/r brake disc slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 120,687 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 120,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 107,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 107,605 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 92,002 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 76,083 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 76,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 64,788 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 64,788 miles

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

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

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

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

body damage

nearside rear door unable to open inside and out

nearside rear outer door handle missing

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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V553 HDW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V553 HDW, 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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V553 HDW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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