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T553 KGY

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,061 mi
Last recorded175,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 KGY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 175,061 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2011 175,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2011 171,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ear brake discs scored

Pass 27 Mar 2010 168,850 miles

chip in screen

play in o/s/ rack

rear number plate marked

rear seats not fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2009 155,844 miles

n/s/r wheel bucked

rear number plate marked

slight play o/s/f rack

Pass 22 Mar 2008 147,117 miles

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

front pads look low

play in pas rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 129,420 miles

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

play in off side track rod inner joint

Pass 15 Mar 2006 117,890 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

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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T553 KGY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KGY, 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 KGY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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