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T578 RWC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 RWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 129,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,905 miles

Both front metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limits.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 125,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limits.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,714 miles

Both front metal brake pipes to front hoses corroded close to limit

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 122,713 miles

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

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

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

Both front metal brake pipes to front hoses corroded close to limit

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 120,251 miles

Both front metal brake pipes to front hoses corroded close to legal limit.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded close to legal limit.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 120,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front metal brake pipes to front hoses corroded close to legal limit.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 115,612 miles

Both metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limit.

Both rear anti-roll bar inner bushes worn close to legal limit.

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated.

N/S rear tyre side wall has slight damage.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 115,612 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limit.

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated.

N/S rear tyre side wall has slight damage.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 109,490 miles

(1) Front exhaust mounting deteriorated.

(1) Offside radiator fan badly worn.

(2) Rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Nearside front anti roll bar link arm joint dirt covers split.

(5) Rear anti roll bar bushes worn slightly.

(6) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 109,490 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

(1) Front exhaust mounting deteriorated.

(1) Offside radiator fan badly worn.

(2) Rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Nearside front anti roll bar link arm joint dirt covers split.

(5) Rear anti roll bar bushes worn slightly.

(6) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,446 miles

(1) Offside radiator fan blades insecure.

(2) Both front and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly.

(5) Front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(5) Rear anti roll bar bushes worn slightly.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 103,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

(1) Offside radiator fan blades insecure.

(2) Both front and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly.

(5) Front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(5) Rear anti roll bar bushes worn slightly.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,655 miles

(1) Offside radiator fan blade insecure.

(6) Rear exhaust corroded close to limit.

(7) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 78,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 69,920 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T578 RWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T578 RWC, 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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T578 RWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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