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T781 VAC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,189 mi
Last recorded191,189 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT781 VAC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 191,189 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 180,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 180,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

middle exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 174,135 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 174,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 168,750 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 168,749 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 163,098 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 163,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 155,091 miles

exhaust blowing.

front anti roll bar link worn o/s.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 155,091 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust blowing.

front anti roll bar link worn o/s.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 141,702 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 141,288 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake discs detioriated.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 124,919 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 110,855 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 110,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 88,889 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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T781 VAC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red 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 T781 VAC, 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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T781 VAC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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