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T470 TGC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,901 mi
Last recorded63,901 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT470 TGC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,901 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 63,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,264 miles

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

exhaust heat shield split & rattling

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

strong advise offside rear outer sill weak due to corrosion

white light to front indicaters

Fail 20 Dec 2008 59,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air intake from air mass meter insecure

exhaust heat shield split & rattling

missfire on engine

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

strong advise offside rear outer sill weak due to corrosion

white light to front indicaters

Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,295 miles

heat shield on kat brackets breaking

Pass 27 Dec 2006 51,118 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 51,118 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 47,986 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear light lens cracked

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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T470 TGC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,796cc 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 T470 TGC, 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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What year was T470 TGC registered?

T470 TGC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T470 TGC safe to buy?

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