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T223 SWC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,978 mi
Last recorded140,978 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT223 SWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 140,978 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 128,239 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 128,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 128,228 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre pressure low. strong smell of petrol with no apparent leaks. battery loose but not insecure.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 124,049 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 124,027 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 120,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 116,785 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 116,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 110,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 110,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 104,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 98,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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T223 SWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T223 SWC, 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 T223 SWC registered?

T223 SWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T223 SWC safe to buy?

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