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T709 TAE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1901cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

184,262 mi
Last recorded184,262 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT709 TAE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,901cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 184,262 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 184,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 176,736 miles

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

n/s/f sill corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2015 176,733 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 168,865 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f sill corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 168,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 161,206 miles

Clutch pedal hits steering column when fully depressed

Fail 2 Sep 2013 160,997 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal hits steering column when fully depressed

Pass 31 Aug 2012 153,062 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 153,062 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 146,491 miles

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 146,491 miles

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 140,739 miles

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

air bag light on indicating a fault

Fail 21 Aug 2009 133,927 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear seats fitted in the wrong place.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 133,927 miles

both rear seats fitted in the wrong place.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 127,400 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 127,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 121,731 miles

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

centre stop lamp disconnected

front brake hoses starting to perrish

o/s h/lamp stone chip

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 28 Jul 2007 121,469 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak, & the cam belt being due.

exhaust corroded to excess.cat , center, & rear , all blowing.

o/s front headlamp chipped.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 115,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 115,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 TAE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,901cc diesel 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 T709 TAE, 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 TAE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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