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T685 TVL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,290 mi
Last recorded145,290 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 TVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 145,290 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 145,290 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 137,013 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 128,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,802 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 116,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 103,455 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 103,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 89,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 89,786 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 77,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,428 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,962 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

o/s door mirror glass broken n/s front balljoint boot split

Fail 7 Jan 2006 65,962 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

o/s door mirror glass broken n/s front balljoint boot split

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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T685 TVL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T685 TVL, 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 T685 TVL registered?

T685 TVL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T685 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T685 TVL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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