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T183 KWX

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,031 mi
Last recorded162,031 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 KWX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 162,031 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 161,728 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 148,475 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 148,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 127,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 127,309 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 111,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 95,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 80,820 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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T183 KWX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T183 KWX, 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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T183 KWX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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