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V563 DNL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,709 mi
Last recorded121,709 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 DNL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 121,709 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 121,644 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Lower Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 113,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 107,002 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 106,942 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox oil leaking from drive shafts.

high level brake lamp l.e.d some inop.

n/s rear shocker weak.

o/s and n/s front chassis corroded.

o/s rear inner tail lamp inop.

rear heat shields insecure.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 102,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 124,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2007 124,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 110,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V563 DNL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol 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 V563 DNL, 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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V563 DNL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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