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T501 VON

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,422 mi
Last recorded129,422 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT501 VON
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 129,422 miles

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

Off side front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wiper blade is split

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Nov 2012 129,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Off side front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wiper blade is split

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Nov 2011 120,278 miles

only 3 seats fitted at time of test

rear brake discs corroded

slight noise from steering rack pinnion area

Pass 12 Nov 2010 113,589 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 113,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 107,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 100,033 miles

Both tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 86,571 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2005 78,182 miles

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

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

offside front tyre low 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2005 78,182 miles

chips in windscreen

offside front tyre low 3mm

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 VON is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T501 VON, 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 VON is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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