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T279 SWC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,336 mi
Last recorded147,336 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 SWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 147,336 miles

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear indicators going white

Fail 22 Jan 2013 147,336 miles

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear indicators going white

Fail 24 Jan 2012 134,630 miles

r indicator bulbs going white

r no plate condition

wipers condition

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust condition

exhaust flexi joint condition

f suspension top mounts slight play

n/s/f wheel slight damage

Pass 24 Jan 2012 134,630 miles

exhaust condition

exhaust flexi joint condition

f suspension top mounts slight play

n/s/f wheel slight damage

r indicator bulbs going white

r no plate condition

wipers condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 120,215 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 120,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rack arm

Pass 25 Jan 2010 104,539 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 104,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,373 miles

Oil leak

slight play in rack arms and track rod ends

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,122 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 79,105 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,846 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 64,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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T279 SWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T279 SWC, 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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T279 SWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 1999.

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