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T544 XCG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

223,408 mi
Last recorded223,408 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT544 XCG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 223,408 miles

Offside wiper linkage worn

Oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 223,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper linkage worn

Oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 213,098 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 201,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 201,773 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 189,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 189,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 176,464 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 176,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 166,968 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 166,968 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 157,813 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outeredges

offside front anti-roll bar link upper and lower balljoint rubber boots split

Fail 19 Jan 2010 157,812 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outeredges

offside front anti-roll bar link upper and lower balljoint rubber boots split

Pass 10 May 2009 147,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 May 2008 133,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Apr 2008 133,261 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 127,086 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 127,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside

Pass 20 May 2006 119,177 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 119,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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T544 XCG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T544 XCG, 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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T544 XCG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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