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T48 AMW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

241,183 mi
Last recorded241,183 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 AMW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 241,183 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 241,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 229,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 215,807 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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

airbag light on

front screen scored

o/s/r shock cover rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2011 215,807 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r shock cover rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2011 202,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

Fail 28 Jan 2011 202,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

airbag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2010 181,208 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 181,206 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 152,374 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 152,374 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 128,244 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 128,244 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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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T48 AMW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T48 AMW, 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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T48 AMW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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