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T706 XAP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,970 mi
Last recorded153,970 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 XAP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 153,970 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2014 153,969 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs corroded

nearside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2013 146,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear fog lamp worked with a tap

Pass 9 Mar 2012 137,485 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 127,704 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 127,704 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn slightly

Fail 7 Jun 2010 107,062 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2009 104,344 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 104,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

all indicator bulbs fading

all rear seats have been removed

front wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre non reinforced

Pass 8 Aug 2008 96,668 miles

cambelt last changed?

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

front number plate poor

front tyres worn on edges - offside at limit

nearside rear and both front indicaters flashing pale orange

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

offside reversing light inoperative

only 1 rear passenger seat fitted at time of test

various body/bumper damage

Fail 8 Aug 2008 96,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cambelt last changed?

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

front number plate poor

front tyres worn on edges - offside at limit

nearside rear and both front indicaters flashing pale orange

offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

offside rear bump stop in poor condition

offside reversing light inoperative

only 1 rear passenger seat fitted at time of test

various body/bumper damage

Pass 6 Aug 2007 89,580 miles

all rear passenger seats have been removed

cambelt last changed?

exhaust system silencer leaking

front brake discs worn

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

front of nearside sill panel damaged

nearside rear and both front indicaters flashing pale orange

offside reversing light inoperative

rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,099 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 5/4/07

Fail 5 Apr 2007 82,099 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

cambelt last changed?

exhaust system leaking

front brake discs worn

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

lower rear engine mounting insecure

offside and nearside sill panels damaged

offside reversing light inoperative

rear indicaters flashing pale orange

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

windscreen damaged

wipers poor

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,053 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,053 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre near 1.6mm tread depth. off side rear tyre outer wall cut.

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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T706 XAP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T706 XAP, 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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T706 XAP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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