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T618 SCH

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,360 mi
Last recorded171,360 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 SCH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 171,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 167,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front outer sill covered in filler and undersealed

Oil leak

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 163,365 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 163,362 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 157,524 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 157,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 151,844 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 145,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 140,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 132,538 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 126,357 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2005 112,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 112,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T618 SCH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T618 SCH, 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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What year was T618 SCH registered?

T618 SCH is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is T618 SCH safe to buy?

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