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T241 FOW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

268,280 mi
Last recorded268,280 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT241 FOW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 268,280 miles

c.o and lambda reading erratic and close to limit

Fail 1 Jul 2016 268,278 miles

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

Emissions not tested co and lambda off the limit (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre lap belt (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 242,320 miles
Fail 11 May 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 221,735 miles

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f chassis rail

exhaust corroding

knocking from steering column

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroding + o/s front to rear by rear flexi hose

play in both front top strut mounts on limit

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Apr 2014 221,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion not through all skins o/s/f chassis rail

exhaust corroding

knocking from steering column

n/s/f tyre going bald on edges + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroding + o/s front to rear by rear flexi hose

play in both front top strut mounts on limit

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 May 2013 199,943 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 199,943 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front inner driveshaft boots heavily perished

exhaust corroding

knocking from steering column

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe started to corrode

play in both front top strut mounts on limit

Pass 21 May 2012 185,716 miles

rear flexy hose ferruls corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight lift in both top leg mountings

Pass 30 Jun 2011 181,993 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 181,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 179,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2010 179,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2009 173,782 miles

Both front and nearside rear indicators fading.

Both sills damaged at front.

Front anti roll bar bushes have slight free play.

Offside number plate light quite dull.

Slight free play in both steering arms.

Slight free play in both track rod ends.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 173,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front and nearside rear indicators fading.

Both sills damaged at front.

Front anti roll bar bushes have slight free play.

Nearside rear shock absorber in poor condition.

Offside number plate light quite dull.

Slight free play in both steering arms.

Slight free play in both track rod ends.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 160,726 miles

front number plat damiged

play in both rear anty roll bar bushes

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Jun 2008 160,726 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plat damiged

play in both rear anty roll bar bushes

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2007 145,155 miles

Same advises as test number 153293487134.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 145,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc,s worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Front number plate cracked.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 126,868 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 126,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake hoses starting to crack

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre worn to 3.mm

rear brakes have slight increase decrease

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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T241 FOW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 T241 FOW, 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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T241 FOW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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