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T286 GLG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,794 mi
Last recorded113,794 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 GLG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 113,794 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NSF (2.5.C.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed inner door handle insecure (door trim) (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber insecure NSF top shocker mount (upward lift) (2.7.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NS sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering NSF + OSF chassis (6.1.A.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort OS hand nil effert (3.7.B.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR + OSR (OSR dangerous) (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2016 105,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres worn inner egde

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Jul 2014 88,092 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,775 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light staying on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,826 miles

2 child seats fitted at rear

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

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

brake pipes covered

Fail 5 Aug 2011 67,826 miles

2 child seats fitted at rear

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

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

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

brake pipes covered

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides rear discs slightly corrodded

Fail 9 Aug 2010 60,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both sides rear discs slightly corrodded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,655 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,041 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 44,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,438 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 39,438 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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T286 GLG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T286 GLG, 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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T286 GLG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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