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T793 RTA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

238,062 mi
Last recorded238,062 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 RTA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 238,062 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2013 218,824 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 218,824 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 201,135 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 184,170 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both outer sills damaged and corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 184,152 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both outer sills damaged and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 164,988 miles

Centre & rear sections of exhaust & rearmost mount in poor condition

Centre row seat belts,lap belt in very poor condition & offside seat belt webbing damaged. Rearmost row seat belts lazy retracting & offside buckle damaged.

Movement in front seats (Worn pivots etc?)

One bulb in eye level brake light not working. Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Parking brake cable equaliser spring adrift

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link,Rear anti-roll bar inner bushes & front strut top mounts

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Oct 2010 164,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre & rear sections of exhaust & rearmost mount in poor condition

Centre row seat belts,lap belt in very poor condition & offside seat belt webbing damaged. Rearmost row seat belts lazy retracting & offside buckle damaged.

Movement in front seats (Worn pivots etc?)

One bulb in eye level brake light not working. Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Parking brake cable equaliser spring adrift

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar link,Rear anti-roll bar inner bushes & front strut top mounts

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2009 147,821 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split, not causing excessive movement

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 132,395 miles

Catalytic converter fractured around outlet pipe

Engine getting smokey

Front brake pads wearing low

Inner half of nearside rear sidelight not working

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Play in nearside front strut top mount

Fail 18 Aug 2008 132,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Catalytic converter fractured around outlet pipe

Engine getting smokey

Front brake pads wearing low

Inner half of nearside rear sidelight not working

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 10 Aug 2007 112,745 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 112,744 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine starting to get smokey (blue,oil burning) please keep check on oil level

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Offside rear lamp unit damaged (holed)

Play in front strut top mounts & rear anti-roll inner 'D' bushes

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2006 93,191 miles

N/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge, tread pattern not cut as deep as centre 3/4's

Nail + cut ( not exposing cords ) in N/S/R tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2005 77,664 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 77,664 miles

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

Nail in N.S.R tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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T793 RTA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T793 RTA, 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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T793 RTA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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