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V661 DGT

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 DGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 129,862 miles

front brake hoses perished

lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

nearside front fog light condensated

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

nearside rear indicator flashing pale orange

nearside rear seatbelt holster casing damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

noise from auxilary drive belt area

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber dust shields are in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished and at 2mm

slight damage to centre seatbelt

spare tyre underinflated and worn on outer edge

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

various child seats fitted

various minor damage to alloy wheels

wipers poor and poorly set to park

Fail 5 Jul 2012 129,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake hoses perished

lift in offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings

nearside front fog light condensated

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges

nearside front wheel centre cap missing

nearside rear indicator flashing pale orange

nearside rear seatbelt holster casing damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

noise from auxilary drive belt area

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber dust shields are in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished and at 2mm

slight damage to centre seatbelt

spare tyre underinflated and worn on outer edge

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects

various child seats fitted

various minor damage to alloy wheels

wipers poor and poorly set to park

Pass 21 Jul 2011 119,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front chassis/outriggers corroded

both front suspention top mounts have slight play

crack in bottom of windscreen but not in drivers view

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge - tread not cus as deep

o/s front and o/s rear tyres getting low

windscreen wiper only just giving enough veiw

Fail 15 Jul 2011 118,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front chassis/outriggers corroded

both front suspention top mounts have slight play

crack in bottom of windscreen but not in drivers view

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge - tread not cus as deep

o/s front and o/s rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2010 109,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 109,375 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside front tyre under inflated

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,200 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,796 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,357 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r top shock absorber outer casing corroded. not affecting shock

Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,482 miles

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

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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V661 DGT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V661 DGT, 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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V661 DGT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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