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T371 ARG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,659 mi
Last recorded137,659 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 ARG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 137,659 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rear (2.3.3b)

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded rear (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 125,430 miles

light damage to nearside front and offside front sills/jacking points

light play in nearside front and offside front steering rack arms

nearside front tyre wearing off on inner shoulder

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner tread and wearing off on inner shoulder

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 4 Sep 2014 125,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

light damage to nearside front and offside front sills/jacking points

light play in nearside front and offside front steering rack arms

nearside front tyre wearing off on inner shoulder

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre 2mm on inner tread and wearing off on inner shoulder

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2013 117,074 miles

2 x front jacking points of sills damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of stickers in front screen just outside of view area.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 117,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

2 x front jacking points of sills damaged.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of stickers in front screen just outside of view area.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,347 miles

both front wiper blades lightly smearing the windscreen

nearside front outer sill crushed

nearside front tyre wearing off on inner and outer shoulders

offside front indicator lightly discoloured

Fail 25 Sep 2012 111,347 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades lightly smearing the windscreen

light play in offside front track rod end

nearside front outer sill crushed

nearside front tyre wearing off on inner and outer shoulders

offside front coil spring broken at spring end

offside front indicator lightly discoloured

Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,183 miles

light corrosion on 2 brake pipes to 4 way valve and offside rear to flexible brake hose

nearside front outer sill crushed

Fail 22 Sep 2011 102,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

light corrosion on 2 brake pipes to 4 way valve and offside rear to flexible brake hose

nearside front outer sill crushed

Fail 6 Sep 2010 94,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 93,995 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 93,995 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,206 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 75,006 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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T371 ARG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T371 ARG, 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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T371 ARG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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