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T733 ABW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

174,506 mi
Last recorded174,506 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT733 ABW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 174,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 174,506 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 167,031 miles

all brake pipe slightly corroded

both side rear subframe bushes deteriorated

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 167,031 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipe slightly corroded

both side rear subframe bushes deteriorated

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 166,989 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on power steering pipes

front and rear no plate deteriation

o/s/f n/s/f flexi brake pipe cracking/perishing

o/s/f n/s/f shocker lift

o/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

oil leak

wear on rear discs

Pass 18 Jul 2013 163,020 miles

condition both front inner anti roll bar bushes

condition of n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion both front chassis rails/ out riggers

corrosion on front anti-roll bar

corrosion on tail gate

damage to n/s/r light lense BORDERLINE

front number plate

lift in both front top suspension mountings

n/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2013 163,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

condition both front inner anti roll bar bushes

condition of n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion both front chassis rails/ out riggers

corrosion on front anti-roll bar

corrosion on tail gate

damage to n/s/r light lense BORDERLINE

front number plate

lift in both front top suspension mountings

n/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

play in steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2012 157,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front chassis rails

dampness on steering pump

front number plate

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 13 Aug 2012 157,957 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front chassis rails

dampness on steering pump

front number plate

lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 11 Aug 2011 147,458 miles

corrosion n/s/f anhd o/s/f chassis

o/s/f top shocker mounting have lift

repair to n/s/r light lense

Fail 8 Aug 2011 147,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s/f anhd o/s/f chassis

o/s/f top shocker mounting have lift

repair to n/s/r light lense

Fail 10 Aug 2010 137,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust rear section

Pass 10 Aug 2010 137,926 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust rear section

Pass 24 Aug 2009 130,355 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2009 130,309 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2008 120,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 109,034 miles

rear number plate

wear in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 5 Jun 2006 102,910 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 102,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T733 ABW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T733 ABW, 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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T733 ABW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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