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V578 DDF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 DDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 131,339 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front vehicle sills slightly damaged

both vehicle rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

offside front inner sill has traces of body filler

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2014 131,339 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front vehicle sills slightly damaged

both vehicle rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 124,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,526 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 110,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 272,733 miles

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

offside nos lamp dim

Fail 31 Oct 2008 272,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

offside nos lamp dim

Pass 5 Oct 2007 230,233 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 187,291 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 187,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 146,784 miles

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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V578 DDF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 V578 DDF, 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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V578 DDF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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