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T246 TVW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,013 mi
Last recorded80,013 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT246 TVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,013 miles

Both rear tyres & frount o/s tyres worn on inner edges

Hand brake return spring insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil resadue around pipes

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

Rear heat shild insecure

Rear seats folded away

Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,856 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake fluid level half way between max and min marks.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust heat sheild above rear silencer insecure and rattling.

Handbrake linkage return spring insecure.

Nail in N/S rear tyre.

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

O/S and near side rear and O/S Front tyres all worn on inner edges.

O/S rear coilspring not seated very well and noisey when suspension is compressed.

O/S rear suspension noticably stiffer than N/S.

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

Oil residue around power steering rack and pipes.

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

Rear seats stowed.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,790 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake check,unable to test brake pipes over heatshield,unable to test brake servo (covers etc),nsf and nsr outer tyre walls scrubbed(no cord etc).

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,752 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,855 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 58,855 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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)

advise reverse lights inop,under cover fitted,allbrake pipes covered in grease (unable to view).

Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,321 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,134 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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T246 TVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T246 TVW, 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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T246 TVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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