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T81 VEV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,535 mi
Last recorded137,535 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 VEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,535 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 128,895 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 128,895 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 118,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 110,312 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 110,302 miles

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

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Pass 29 Jul 2010 99,241 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 99,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,637 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2009 94,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2009 89,605 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 28 Feb 2009 89,605 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,118 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perishing in tread

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

far rear seats not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

three child seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully

Fail 29 Feb 2008 79,984 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perishing in tread

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

far rear seats not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

three child seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully

Fail 3 Mar 2007 69,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perishing in tread area

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2007 69,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing in tread area

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,714 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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T81 VEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol 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 T81 VEV, 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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T81 VEV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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