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T491 DUF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,429 mi
Last recorded141,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 DUF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 141,429 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 131,862 miles

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

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

P.A.S Drive belt noisy on full lock

both rear tyres tread low on edges

exhaust system as a rubber mounting not fitted but system is adequately supported

nearside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 131,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

P.A.S Drive belt noisy on full lock

both rear tyres tread low on edges

exhaust system as a rubber mounting not fitted but system is adequately supported

nearside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

appears to be a smaller wiper blade fitted to the offside

front brake discs heavily corroded

noise from power steering belt area

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Fail 8 Jun 2012 120,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

noise from power steering belt area

Pass 13 May 2011 106,655 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 106,500 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,865 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 99,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 98,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,791 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads worn low

stone chip front windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2008 91,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front inner brake pads worn low

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,122 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 85,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,598 miles

offside offside and near side rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

slight fraying to offside front seat belt

slight play in front top mount's

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 DUF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 T491 DUF, 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 DUF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 August 1999.

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