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T458 REL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

205,635 mi
Last recorded205,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT458 REL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 205,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 205,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 199,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 187,420 miles

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

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

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

rear damper dust covers corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 187,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear damper dust covers corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 171,764 miles

2 front tyres have uneven wear inner and outer shoulders

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 155,780 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 155,780 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 143,560 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 143,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 131,524 miles

windscreen cracked not in wiper sweep

Fail 21 Jul 2010 131,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen cracked not in wiper sweep

Pass 20 Jul 2009 118,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 102,464 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 102,464 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,657 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 90,657 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,029 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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T458 REL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T458 REL, 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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T458 REL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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