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T653 RGP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,242 mi
Last recorded84,242 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 RGP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,242 miles

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

both front tyres worn very low bald on stepped tread close to cords!! 215/60/15H

centre stop lamp disconnected

Fail 26 Sep 2012 84,242 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)

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

both front tyres worn very low bald on stepped tread close to cords!! 215/60/15H

Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 67,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,400 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low bald on stepped tread 215/60/15H

brake warning light on

power steering becoming noisey and lazy in operation

slight wear in off side of steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2009 64,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low bald on stepped tread 215/60/15H

brake warning light on

power steering becoming noisey and lazy in operation

slight wear in off side of steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,492 miles

both rear tyres cracking and worn low on edges

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs and pads worn thin

Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,276 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 54,276 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 48,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 48,455 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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T653 RGP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol 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 T653 RGP, 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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T653 RGP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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