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T278 UPP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,134 mi
Last recorded116,134 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 UPP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,134 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight oil leak to engine

Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak to engine

Pass 26 May 2015 103,615 miles

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 99,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 99,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 95,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres perished on inner side walls

Pass 4 Jun 2013 95,659 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres perished on inner side walls

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,749 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres slightly perished on inner side walls

Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,569 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 86,569 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,976 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 71,976 miles

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

Both furthest rear seats missing

Both rear tyres heavily perished

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

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

Rear number plate fading

Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,812 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR MOST SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED(SEATS FOLDED AWAY) †WEAR TO O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING †BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 68,810 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

REAR MOST SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED(SEATS NOT FITTED) †WEAR TO O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING †BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 62,905 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 55,259 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †CORROSION TO BACK BOX †

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T278 UPP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T278 UPP, 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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T278 UPP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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