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T309 RCN

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,634 mi
Last recorded182,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 RCN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 182,634 miles

front indicators poor

front plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2018 166,331 miles

o/s/r handbrake poor

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 18 May 2018 166,331 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

o/s/r handbrake poor

registration plate insecure front and rear (6.3.1b)

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2017 150,442 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

HANDBRAKE EFFORT

N/S CV BOOT SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 5 Apr 2016 136,467 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 136,431 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 124,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 124,654 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 113,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

brake pedal long travel

Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,816 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal long travel

Fail 19 Mar 2013 106,116 miles

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

handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,116 miles

handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,061 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 95,580 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 95,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 84,618 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 79,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 70,998 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,998 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,128 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 61,128 miles

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

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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T309 RCN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T309 RCN, 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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T309 RCN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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