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V868 DDP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,085 mi
Last recorded115,085 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 DDP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 115,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 115,085 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,504 miles

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

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

engine missfire

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 8 Aug 2013 113,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine missfire

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 111,910 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

centre silencer deteriorated

o/s front and n/s rear indicators faded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 111,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

battery insecure

centre silencer deteriorated

o/s front and n/s rear indicators faded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,523 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre rear seat fitted in child seat position at time of retest

jacking damage to front of both outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2011 110,519 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

jacking damage to front of both outer sills

Pass 18 Aug 2010 108,215 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 108,209 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter housing damaged

Handbrake secondary return spring fell off. ON DASH

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall very poor condition

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Only 4 passenger seats fitted at test

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2009 105,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower engine mount slightly worn

Fail 6 Aug 2009 105,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lower engine mount slightly worn

osf wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Aug 2008 103,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 95,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 88,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 85,729 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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V868 DDP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V868 DDP, 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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V868 DDP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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