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V693 DRU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV693 DRU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 97,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2014 97,996 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2013 92,761 miles

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)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 87,909 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

some corosion to exhaust to front

grease residue around o/s outer c.c gaiter outer clip area

high level brake light not working

oil leak

play in n/s/f and o/s/f suspension top mounts

rear most seat belts partialy tested / seats folded away

screw in n/s/f tyre

some corosion to o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes

temporary fuel cap fitted / locking type

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,639 miles

corosion to exhaust system / rear tail pipe loose / blowing

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

front brake pads getting low

grease residue around o/s outer c.v gaiter

high level brake light not working

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted

oil leak

rearmost seats removed / seat belts partialy tested

some lift in front suspension top mounts

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,779 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

front suspension lower ball joints boots split

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel when rotated

some corosion to exhaust system

some lift in front suspension top mounts

vehicle presented as 5 sears excluding driver / o/s centre and n/s/r seat belts partialy tested o/s/centre child seat fitted n/s/r seat removed

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 14 Apr 2011 81,779 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low

front suspension lower ball joints boots split

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre outer side wall scuffed

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel when rotated

some corosion to exhaust system

some lift in front suspension top mounts

vehicle presented as 5 sears excluding driver / o/s centre and n/s/r seat belts partialy tested o/s/centre child seat fitted n/s/r seat removed

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 78,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 74,017 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 74,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,644 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front and rear registration plates deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint gaiter split

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

offside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint gaiter split

Fail 8 Apr 2008 68,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear registration plates deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint gaiter split

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

offside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint gaiter split

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,341 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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V693 DRU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V693 DRU, 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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V693 DRU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 1999.

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