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T257 UAA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,176 mi
Last recorded145,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 UAA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 145,176 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 144,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 132,079 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 131,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dash panel lights adversley effected by brake light application.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 119,444 miles

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

slight corrosion offside front chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2011 112,869 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

centre stop lamp has bulbs not working

nearside front tyre worn at edges

offside and nearside front of floorpan slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

sills starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jul 2011 112,869 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front wishbones rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

centre stop lamp has bulbs not working

nearside front tyre worn at edges

offside and nearside front of floorpan slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2010 103,573 miles

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

rear discs rusty on outer edges.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 103,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear discs rusty on outer edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 95,968 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 11 Aug 2009 95,968 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 13 Aug 2008 85,736 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 85,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 75,938 miles

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

rear most exhaust clamp broken.offside rear inner side lamp not working.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 64,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

front brake pads getting low

front tyres starting to get close to wear bar limits

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,623 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres starting to get close to wear bar limits

Pass 24 Aug 2005 54,733 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 54,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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T257 UAA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T257 UAA, 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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T257 UAA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 1999.

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