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T301 RMV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 RMV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 118,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Furthest OSR seat not fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 105,504 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Furthest OSR seat not fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,059 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,160 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 95,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,136 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 85,135 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 79,325 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 79,324 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 73,649 miles

n/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,395 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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T301 RMV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T301 RMV, 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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What year was T301 RMV registered?

T301 RMV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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