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T478 UEV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,853 mi
Last recorded121,853 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 UEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 121,853 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,118 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,721 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,368 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 99,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Washer fluid level low

Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,587 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,242 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,323 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,584 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, but system is still adequately supported

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 81,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, but system is still adequately supported

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,141 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,115 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn low

Fail 13 Feb 2012 74,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

rear tyres worn low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,015 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,214 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both rear tyre outer walls baldly perished & cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight scratching on windscreen within wiper arcs

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,388 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate de-laminating

Pass 7 Feb 2008 61,410 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Rear number plate de-laminating.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,919 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,119 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded, small split on end of offside wiper blade.

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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T478 UEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T478 UEV, 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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T478 UEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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