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T181 JVW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,267 mi
Last recorded107,267 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 JVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,267 miles

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 106,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,259 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 104,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 101,469 miles

centre brake light not fully working

exhaust middle & rear corroded and front hanger broken

nearside mirror cracked

offside c.v. boot has a tiny split

uneven wear and slight perishing on nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2011 101,469 miles

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

centre brake light not fully working

exhaust middle & rear corroded and front hanger broken

nearside mirror cracked

offside c.v. boot has a tiny split

uneven wear and slight perishing on nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 98,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,272 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 93,272 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 87,807 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 87,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,931 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 62,750 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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T181 JVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T181 JVW, 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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T181 JVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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