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ExpiredMileage
155,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s & n/s front chassis corroded but not excessive
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s & n/s front chassis corroded but not excessive
Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.
Corrosion on chassis/outer sills etc not yet excessive.
Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.
Play in off side and near side front anti roll bar link rod ball joints.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Corrosion on chassis.suspension,outer sills etc.
Exhaust pipe rusty but not yet blowing.
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Poor beam image from both front head lights.
Slight play in both front anti roll bar link rod ball joints.
Slight play in tow hitch locking pin.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.
General corrosion on chassis/suspension /sills etc.
Near side front wing mirror glass cracked.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Odd size tyres fitted to front and rear.
Signs of grease on near side front oputer cv boot.
Slight damage to near side front seat belt webbing.
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust rusty but not yet blowing.
General corrosion on chassis/suspension /sills etc.
Near side front wing mirror glass cracked.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Odd size tyres fitted to front and rear.
Signs of grease on near side front oputer cv boot.
Slight damage to near side front seat belt webbing.
3 different sizes of tyre fitted on vehicle (225/50 on front 225/55 on rear and 205 on spare)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust clamp missing from centre to rear connection
General corrosion across whole of vehicle
NSF mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSF washer jet slightly blocked but ok at time of test
OSF window unable to open
OSR brake pipe rusty and corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate faded
Rear wiper split
Slight coolant leak noticed from thermostat housing T piece
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
3 different sizes of tyre fitted on vehicle (225/50 on front 225/55 on rear and 205 on spare)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust clamp missing from centre to rear connection
General corrosion across whole of vehicle
NSF mirror glass cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSF washer jet slightly blocked but ok at time of test
OSF window unable to open
OSR brake pipe rusty and corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate faded
Rear wiper split
Slight coolant leak noticed from thermostat housing T piece
Both rear seat belts unable to test due to seats not fitted
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
NSF seat belt signs of scorching
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight corrosion OSF outer sill
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Both rear seat belts unable to test due to seats not fitted
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight corrosion OSF outer sill
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Odd size tyres fitted front and rear.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Odd size tyres fitted front and rear.
both front tyres wearing outer edges
both rear brake pipes surface rust
both rear tyres low
rear exhaust rusty
slight play n/s/r antiroll bar bush
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front tyres wearing outer edges
both rear brake pipes surface rust
both rear tyres near limits
rear exhaust rusty
slight play n/s/r center antiroll bar bush
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake pads low
slight wear both front top mountings
engine cover fitted
front pads low
n/s/r anti roll bar bush slight play
rear exhaust box rusty
slight play in o/s/f top mount
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T491 UEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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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T491 UEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 June 1999.
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