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T491 UEV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,350 mi
Last recorded155,350 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT491 UEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 155,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 155,350 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 146,276 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 146,276 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 139,501 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 134,734 miles

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.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 127,941 miles

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.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 127,936 miles

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.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 117,130 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 117,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,867 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 105,867 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 98,108 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 98,108 miles

Odd size tyres fitted front and rear.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 89,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,322 miles

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

rear brake pads low

slight wear both front top mountings

Pass 11 Aug 2005 69,701 miles

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

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 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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