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T459 RDV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,466 mi
Last recorded161,466 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 RDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 161,466 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside front mirror slightly deteriorated

oil leak

seat belts retracting slowly

Fail 17 Dec 2015 161,449 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

offside front mirror slightly deteriorated

oil leak

seat belts retracting slowly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 152,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 143,358 miles

front tyres inner tread worn close to legal limts

tow bar eletrics faulty

Pass 29 Jun 2010 133,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 122,216 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 122,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,470 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 110,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 96,806 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 96,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 85,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension ball joints rubber dirt covers split

Pass 4 Jul 2005 74,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 74,069 miles

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

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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T459 RDV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T459 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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T459 RDV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T459 RDV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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