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T492 JOF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,478 mi
Last recorded134,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 JOF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front steering rack tie rod slightly play

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

Rear brakes disc slightly worn

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,876 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf/osf sill has damage

Pass 5 Jul 2014 119,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,603 miles

o/s/f trye cracks apearing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 115,544 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f trye cracks apearing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,221 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/mirror taped up

Fail 14 Jul 2012 111,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/front mirror loose

Pass 3 Aug 2011 160,202 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 100,077 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 93,378 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 93,378 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,763 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,618 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 79,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,341 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,677 miles

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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T492 JOF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T492 JOF, 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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T492 JOF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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