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T501 EWW

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

275,219 mi
Last recorded275,219 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT501 EWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 275,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all rear seats missing

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust system corroded

front chassis corroded

nearside front brake hose perished

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded on outer face(strong advise)

nearside rear light cluster cracked

offside front inner wing corroded and holed not within prescribed area

offside front interior door panel loose

offside front tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

offside inner cv gaiter perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight blow evident from cat to centre joint

stonechips in front screen

tailgate corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 273,531 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both front brake hoses perished

exhaust system heavily corroded and rear box outer casing partially missing(strong advise)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread(strong advise)

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded and pitted(strong advise)

offside outer sill corroded

play in front antiroll bar d bushes

play in front suspension leg top mounts

play in offside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

slight bind evident from nearside rear brake

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

underside corrosion evident

Fail 8 May 2012 273,531 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

both front brake hoses perished

exhaust system heavily corroded and rear box outer casing partially missing(strong advise)

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm tread(strong advise)

nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded and pitted(strong advise)

offside outer sill corroded

play in front antiroll bar d bushes

play in front suspension leg top mounts

play in offside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

slight bind evident from nearside rear brake

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

underside corrosion evident

Pass 20 Apr 2011 271,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door dont open from inside, window open.

no rear seats fitted at tim e of test.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 271,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers door dont open from inside, window open.

no rear seats fitted at tim e of test.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 269,267 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 269,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

N/s/rear tyre perished on edge of tread area

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear seats stowed away at time of test

Pass 7 May 2009 266,783 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 266,783 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear seats stowed, seatbelts only visible inspection

child seats fitted to o.s and centre middle row of seats

n.s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 30 Apr 2008 250,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 204,181 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 203,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 183,489 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 183,489 miles

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

windscreen damage evident. replacement advised.

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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T501 EWW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T501 EWW, 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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T501 EWW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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