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T681 ERA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT681 ERA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underbody

oil filler cap missing

Fail 17 Nov 2016 101,164 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underbody

oil filler cap missing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,080 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,078 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,586 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 85,543 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,953 miles

see advisories from test number:- 758703173157

Fail 22 Jun 2013 77,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

CONDITION OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD AND WORN (BORDERLINE)

battery loose but not inscure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe passed as inspected above exhaust heat gard

underside corrossion in places

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,515 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

suspect high level stop lamp in op

Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,515 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

suspect high level stop lamp in op

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,280 miles

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 67,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,153 miles

all brake pipes corroded

damage to body work

engine and gearbox oil leak

front wishbone bushes starting to split

osf brake binding

osr inner side light out (rear)

osr seat folded up

rear plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2010 63,153 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

damage to body work

engine and gearbox oil leak

front wishbone bushes starting to split

nail in nsr and osf tyres

osf brake binding

osf tyre in bad condition

osr brake pipe badly corroded

osr inner side light out (rear)

osr seat folded up

rear plate in poor condition

tracking out

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,478 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,718 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 53,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,689 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 44,689 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T681 ERA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 T681 ERA, 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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T681 ERA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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