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T397 AFX

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 AFX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,371 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perished ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,072 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,808 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,281 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 57,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,150 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges

rear number plate is delaminating

steering has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2010 52,150 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges

rear number plate is delaminating

steering has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,391 miles

rear number plate is delaminating

steering rack has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,839 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 36,839 miles

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

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,490 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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T397 AFX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T397 AFX, 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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T397 AFX is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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