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T172 KNW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,554 mi
Last recorded156,554 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 KNW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 156,554 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 156,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Inner rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 150,343 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 150,339 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance Servo vacuum pipe split (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 142,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 140,005 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 135,532 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 130,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 119,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 119,072 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 110,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 110,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2007 92,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 92,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 88,326 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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T172 KNW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T172 KNW, 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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T172 KNW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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