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T429 YMW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,248 mi
Last recorded100,248 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 YMW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 100,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

catalityc converter rattling

loud knock from steering rack pinion area

rear shock absorbers worn and knock

Fail 28 Mar 2009 91,838 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear inner side lights not working

catalityc converter rattling

loud knock from steering rack pinion area

rear shock absorbers worn and knock

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,542 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

coolant on min

no oil on dip stick

noise in steering rack

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

rear extra side lights not working

Fail 4 Apr 2008 84,542 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust bracket broken

coolant on min

no oil on dip stick

noise in steering rack

only one rear seat fitted at time of test

rear extra side lights not working

Fail 3 Apr 2008 84,533 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 75,209 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on outter tread

Pass 18 May 2006 70,893 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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T429 YMW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T429 YMW, 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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T429 YMW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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