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V653 DRE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,338 mi
Last recorded165,338 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 DRE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 165,338 miles

Both sills damaged and slight corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 22 Apr 2017 165,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both sills damaged and slight corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 150,827 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged.

Possible driveshaft or engine mount faulty.

Under vehicle general corrosion.

slight play in both front upper top mtg

Fail 21 Mar 2016 150,827 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside sill damaged.

Possible driveshaft or engine mount faulty.

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 141,075 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 141,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 129,074 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,994 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 116,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 109,093 miles

215/55/16w

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear pads approx 80% worn

Fail 31 Mar 2010 108,885 miles

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

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

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

215/55/16w

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres on legal 1.6mm limit and bald on edges

osr tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge

rear pads approx 80% worn

Fail 3 Apr 2009 100,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 91,253 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 82,872 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 82,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges[suspect pressures]

Pass 13 Apr 2006 74,393 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 74,332 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V653 DRE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V653 DRE, 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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V653 DRE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 1999.

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