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T215 JVU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,778 mi
Last recorded146,778 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT215 JVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 146,778 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 141,685 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 132,413 miles

both front sills are crushed but not in prescribed areas

Fail 30 Dec 2013 132,413 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front sills are crushed but not in prescribed areas

Pass 21 Dec 2012 126,385 miles

both front sills damaged

front tyres getting low

Fail 21 Dec 2012 126,385 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front sills damaged

front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Dec 2011 121,301 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 121,301 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 115,447 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 115,447 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 110,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 105,731 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 105,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 97,480 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 85,994 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 85,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,506 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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T215 JVU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T215 JVU, 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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What year was T215 JVU registered?

T215 JVU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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