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T453 GPP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,667 mi
Last recorded177,667 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 GPP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 177,667 miles

both front top strut mounts worn

both rear metal brake pipes and flexable hoses corroded

damage to both front outer sills

handbrake quadrant return spring broken

rev counter illumination

windscreen damage

Fail 11 Mar 2013 177,665 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front anti roll bar links worn

both front inner anti roll bar bushes badly worn

both front top strut mounts worn

both rear metal brake pipes and flexable hoses corroded

damage to both front outer sills

front brake pads worn close to limit

handbrake quadrant return spring broken

rev counter illumination

windscreen damage

Pass 14 Sep 2012 172,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 164,454 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 157,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 157,745 miles

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

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

offside rear seat removed could not check seat belt

Fail 29 Oct 2008 151,473 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 151,473 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 142,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 135,215 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 125,433 miles

crack in zone b of windscreen

exhaust catalyst conveter very rusty

nail in near side and off side rear tyres

Fail 7 Jun 2005 122,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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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T453 GPP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 T453 GPP, 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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T453 GPP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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