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T518 JVW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,372 mi
Last recorded124,372 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT518 JVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,372 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 124,372 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 107,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play

offside side light dim

Fail 16 Apr 2011 107,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play

offside side light dim

Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,543 miles

slight knock in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2010 98,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight knock in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2009 91,911 miles

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

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

ceter rear stop light partially working

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2009 91,911 miles

ceter rear stop light partially working

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2008 83,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 74,481 miles

rear seats not fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 4 May 2006 65,931 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 65,921 miles

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

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

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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T518 JVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T518 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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What year was T518 JVW registered?

T518 JVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T518 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T518 JVW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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