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V69 DTE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,701 mi
Last recorded189,701 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 DTE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2014 189,701 miles

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust bracket weak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 187,209 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 187,209 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 180,091 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 180,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 166,263 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 158,701 miles

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs slight wear

Fail 15 Jun 2010 158,701 miles

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

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs slight wear

Pass 15 Jun 2009 138,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 138,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 122,390 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 122,318 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 108,448 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 108,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,669 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 95,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

nail in tyre

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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V69 DTE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V69 DTE, 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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V69 DTE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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