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T196 VPP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,905 mi
Last recorded173,905 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 VPP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 173,905 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

n/s/r d bush

Fail 19 Apr 2013 173,903 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

n/s/r d bush

Pass 17 Mar 2012 163,427 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 163,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 17 Mar 2011 153,926 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 153,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 147,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 141,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 140,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 137,714 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 31 Jan 2008 137,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jan 2007 132,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2006 125,912 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 125,795 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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T196 VPP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T196 VPP, 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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T196 VPP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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