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T798 RTA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

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

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 RTA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2014 238,062 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 238,062 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 188,199 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 188,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 179,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 175,041 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 175,039 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 172,939 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 172,939 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2007 169,228 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 169,228 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 161,199 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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T798 RTA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T798 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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T798 RTA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T798 RTA safe to buy?

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