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T491 BVA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,351 mi
Last recorded161,351 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 BVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 161,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 152,140 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 152,099 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 142,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 134,008 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 134,008 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 124,570 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2009 113,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 113,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 103,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge close too cords

Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge close too cords

Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,165 miles

AIRBAG LAMP ON

Fail 10 Nov 2006 82,165 miles

AIRBAG LAMP ON

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T491 BVA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T491 BVA, 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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T491 BVA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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