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T879 SVL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,935 mi
Last recorded138,935 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 SVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 136,263 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear service brake needs adjustment

Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,150 miles

front chasis corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 130,113 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 128,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 123,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 119,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 115,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 112,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,137 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 99,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

discs slightly worn and corroded

number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/r lamp lens broken

small chip on screen

Fail 15 Nov 2006 99,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

discs slightly worn and corroded

number plates slightly deteriorated

o/s/r lamp lens broken

small chip on screen

Pass 8 Dec 2005 81,729 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 81,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T879 SVL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T879 SVL, 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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T879 SVL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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