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T517 JVW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 JVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,514 miles

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

Headlight masks fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight corrosion all brake discs.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,513 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Headlight masks fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight corrosion all brake discs.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 78,949 miles

Both front tyres nailed, n/s/f tyre worn on edges, o/s/f badly worn on edges.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 11 Feb 2009 78,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres nailed, n/s/f tyre worn on edges, o/s/f badly worn on edges.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,433 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 65,433 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,389 miles

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

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

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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T517 JVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T517 JVW, 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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T517 JVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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