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T638 RVA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 RVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 135,079 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 135,079 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 128,042 miles

O/S+N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.SCREEN DAMAGE.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGE.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 128,041 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/S+N/S MIRROR DAMAGED.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION GENERAL CORROSION.N/S/R TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.SCREEN DAMAGE.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGE.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 119,831 miles

DAMAGE R REG PLATE.WASH DELIVERY POOR.DAMAGE O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING.OIL LEVEL MIN.F STRUTS TOP MOUNTING PLATES CORRODED.DAMAGE N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY MISC STEERING/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.N/S TRACK ROD END WORN.O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,074 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN-RETAINING PLATES CORRODED.GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.R REG PLATE+R LIGHT CLUSTERS DAMAGED.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 109,567 miles

DAMAGE N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN/RETAINING PLATE CORRODED.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S MIRROR DAMAGED.EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 105,603 miles

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN/CORRODED MISC INDICATORS DISCOLOURED DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS

Fail 20 Aug 2007 105,603 miles

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN/CORRODED MISC INDICATORS DISCOLOURED DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 100,853 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 100,853 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 100,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED N/S/F BRAKE HOSE DISTORTED DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN

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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T638 RVA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T638 RVA, 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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T638 RVA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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