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T709 RFS

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,338 mi
Last recorded159,338 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT709 RFS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 159,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust undershield insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2012 146,596 miles

oil sump leaking / strut top mountings have slight movement

Fail 30 Oct 2012 146,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil sump leaking / strut top mountings have slight movement

Pass 5 Aug 2011 139,572 miles

Front 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)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 139,572 miles

Front 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 128,505 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 128,430 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 119,631 miles

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

all brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2009 119,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2008 112,075 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 112,075 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,225 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle freshly waxoyled

Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,527 miles

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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T709 RFS is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T709 RFS, 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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T709 RFS is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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