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T525 JVW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT525 JVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 149,941 miles

n/s top shocker mount worn

o/s front headlamp chipped

o/s wing mirror broken

pin holes in the exhaust near back box

slight play in o/s top bush

Fail 1 Feb 2012 149,922 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corroded brake pipes on n/s/r chassis leg,recommend replacing

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

front brake discs corroded and worn

front indicators show white light

front sills damaged

front tyres badly worn on inner edges,n/s/f bald

handbrake high

high level stop lamp n/w

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split

n/s/r sidelight n/w

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f outer cv boot loose on joint

o/s/f top suspension mount deteriorated

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge and wearing low in centre

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight leak on coolant hose to rear heater

Pass 4 Feb 2011 134,778 miles

all brake discs worn

corrosion on o/s/r sill

engine oil level low topped up before test

o/s cv boot loose

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked and worn low on inside

play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 29 Jan 2011 134,769 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs worn

corrosion on o/s/r sill

engine oil level low topped up before test

handbrake high

o/s cv boot loose

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked and worn low on inside

play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 27 Jan 2010 122,298 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

hgih level stop lamp n/w

movement in front upper suspension mounts

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s outer cv boot loose on its housing

o/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r inner wheel rim and tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2010 122,049 miles

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

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

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

hgih level stop lamp n/w

movement in front upper suspension mounts

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s outer cv boot loose on its housing

o/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r inner wheel rim and tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 110,366 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 110,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 95,814 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 95,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

oil level on min

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 78,912 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 65,302 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 65,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T525 JVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T525 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 T525 JVW registered?

T525 JVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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