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T729 VAE

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 VAE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 114,248 miles

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

Oil leak

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

centre brake light inop

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

water ingress to rear number plate

Fail 7 Mar 2011 114,248 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre brake light inop

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,419 miles

hi level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 11 Mar 2010 103,419 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Mar 2009 97,066 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,516 miles

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

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

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2008 90,516 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,286 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 83,286 miles

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

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

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

high level stoplamp-one bulb inop

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,100 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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T729 VAE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T729 VAE, 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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T729 VAE is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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