MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts 2 rears (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front sile sligthy damaged
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)
front exhust mount broke
oil leak(oil filter seal)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (8.2.3)
front exhust mount broke
oil leak(oil filter seal)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
airbag warning on dash indicating fault
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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T553 CLG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 T553 CLG, 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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T553 CLG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 June 1999.
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