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T497 FBK

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

225,146 mi
Last recorded225,146 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 FBK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2012 225,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.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 1 Sep 2011 216,421 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 216,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 206,329 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 206,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 196,002 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 11 Sep 2009 196,001 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 181,746 miles

Rear axle beam corroding

Both rear interior lamps staying illuminated

Lower edges of sill panels starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to both front outriggers

Fail 5 Sep 2008 181,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear interior lamps staying illuminated

Lower edges of sill panels starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle beam corroding

Surface corrosion to both front outriggers

Pass 25 Sep 2007 169,399 miles

Body repairs to nearside rear door and wing

Hand brake cables corroding

Metal ferrules corroding to both rear inboard brake hoses

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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlamp omitts a slightly blue white light but both headlamps omitts white light

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 169,399 miles

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

Body repairs to nearside rear door and wing

Hand brake cables corroding

Metal ferrules corroding to both rear inboard brake hoses

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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlamp omitts a slightly blue white light but both headlamps omitts white light

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 154,083 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARMS REAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK AND WEAR

Fail 26 Sep 2006 154,081 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

AUX DRIVE BELT STARTING TO GET IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARMS REAR BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK AND WEAR

Pass 27 Sep 2005 139,502 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 139,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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T497 FBK 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 46.7%.

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 T497 FBK, 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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T497 FBK is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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