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T228 OEW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,458 mi
Last recorded92,458 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 OEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 92,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR 1/4 LINKS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,591 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2015 87,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 21 May 2014 82,902 miles

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

near side and off side front flexi brake pipes slight deteriation

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 76,972 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 76,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 72,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,378 miles

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

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

o/s/f coil spring slight dislocation

Fail 29 Apr 2010 61,378 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s/f coil spring slight dislocation

Pass 1 May 2009 55,972 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,478 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,447 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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T228 OEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T228 OEW, 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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T228 OEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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