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T494 TVL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,735 mi
Last recorded172,735 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 TVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 172,735 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind subframe (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 163,734 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 163,375 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 155,885 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 146,944 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 146,602 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 138,370 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODING.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 122,988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 113,724 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 94,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,914 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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T494 TVL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T494 TVL, 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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What year was T494 TVL registered?

T494 TVL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T494 TVL safe to buy?

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