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T479 UEV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,553 mi
Last recorded118,553 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 UEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 118,553 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 113,613 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside track rod end gaiter splitting

offside rear seat missing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,898 miles

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

both bottom balljoint gaiters split

dents and some corrosion on sills

nearside rear anti roll bar bush secured with tape

rear wiperblade perished

Fail 30 Apr 2013 110,893 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both bottom balljoint gaiters split

dents and some corrosion on sills

nearside rear anti roll bar bush secured with tape

rear wiperblade perished

Pass 1 May 2012 109,019 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight tear in offside bottom balljoint

Fail 30 Apr 2012 109,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight tear in offside bottom balljoint

Pass 4 Apr 2011 106,138 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 106,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 98,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 93,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 84,689 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 84,689 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 75,448 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,448 miles

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

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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T479 UEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T479 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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T479 UEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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