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V763 DRE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,637 mi
Last recorded125,637 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 DRE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all indicators starting to show white

centre exhaust box corroded

rear brake discs corroded/worn

stone chip front windscreen

wiper marks front screen

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,448 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear outer sill weak

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2019 125,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to offside outer sill

wiper marks on windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2019 123,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to offside outer sill

wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,756 miles

damage to offside front outer sill

Fail 30 Aug 2018 124,740 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to offside front outer sill

Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,671 miles

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 1 Sep 2016 121,331 miles

damage to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 14 Aug 2015 120,427 miles

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to both front outer sills

nearside rear tyrewall starting to age crack

Fail 13 Aug 2015 120,407 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to both front outer sills

nearside rear tyrewall starting to age crack

Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,442 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Aug 2014 118,442 miles

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,262 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 113,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 103,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,969 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 96,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,426 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 74,358 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 74,358 miles

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

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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V763 DRE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V763 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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V763 DRE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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