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T508 GLG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,486 mi
Last recorded173,486 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 GLG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 173,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 162,976 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 162,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

discs started to wear

nearside front and offside rear tyre started to wear

slight oil leak

slight play on nearside front rack arm

slight play on offside front track rod end

small stone chip windscreen

sume brake pipes gresed couldnt view and other started to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2012 160,042 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front flexible brake pipes cracking slightly

chip in windscreen

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

n/s front tyre low and wearing on inside edge

o/s rear tyre low and wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

slight play in both front strut top mountings

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 13 Jan 2011 152,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 152,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 149,466 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 149,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

Power steering belt slightly slack/noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades deteriorated, scratching screen

Pass 4 Apr 2009 134,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 134,129 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 123,051 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 115,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

spare tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007 115,073 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,925 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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T508 GLG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T508 GLG, 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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T508 GLG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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