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T243 OEW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,245 mi
Last recorded96,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 OEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 96,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,559 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs pitted and pads low

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

front exhaust bracket weak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,151 miles

both front brake pipes corroded slightly

exhaust rear section corroded

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the extreme inner/outer edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,870 miles

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

battery insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2010 82,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

front brake pads low

osr and rear centre seatbelt slightly fluffed/frayed

Pass 16 May 2009 79,871 miles

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

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

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

fine ageing cracks between both rear tyre walls and tread

near side front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 May 2009 79,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fine ageing cracks between both rear tyre walls and tread

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,750 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 70,879 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 70,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,796 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 62,796 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 56,856 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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T243 OEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T243 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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T243 OEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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