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T579 BRO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,932 mi
Last recorded142,932 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 BRO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 142,932 miles

Blow from front flexi exhaust pipe

Damage to windscreen, outside swept area

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on edges, but tread not cut as deep

Offside rear shock absorber outer casing deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Offside windscreen wiper smaller than standard, but still clearing screen effectively

Play in nearside front suspension top mount

Rear and centre exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2014 142,830 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Centre and rear exhaust box outer casings deteriorated

Exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Front and rear indicators slightly discoloured

Front brake pads close to limit, discs worn

Front registration plate damaged, close to excessive

High level brake light not working

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on edges, but tread not cut as deep. (close to cords)

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear lamp lense damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on edges, but tread not cut as deep

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Offside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

Offside windscreen washer jet poor

Slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2012 128,643 miles

advisories from previous test no 306575132378

Fail 30 Nov 2012 128,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

airbag warning lamp on

centre and rear silencers deteriorated

damage and perishing to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

front exhaust flexy deteriorated/slightly blowing

o/s upper screen damaged but not in direct drivers view

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 104,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 87,254 miles

Both Rear Front Lower Arm Rear Mount Buses Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Engine Oil Leaks

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Slight Fraying On Nearside Rear Seatbelt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 70,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 48,622 miles

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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T579 BRO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T579 BRO, 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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T579 BRO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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