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1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,795 mi
Last recorded159,795 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 PDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 159,795 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

center exhaust in poor condition

engine has oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/front outer body sill badly corroded and holed

o/s/rear inner side light not working

o/s/rear wing has accident damage

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear seats removed

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Jan 2013 159,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

center exhaust in poor condition

engine has oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

o/s/front outer body sill badly corroded and holed

o/s/rear inner side light not working

o/s/rear wing has accident damage

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear seats removed

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 151,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/front door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2011 151,723 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/front door mirror cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2010 140,468 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 140,468 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 129,698 miles

both rear seats removed

n/s/f head light glass has stone chip

n/s/f-o/s/f outer sills damaged

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s door mirror outer cover missing

Fail 18 Nov 2009 129,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seats removed

n/s/f head light glass has stone chip

n/s/f-o/s/f outer sills damaged

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 121,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s wing mirror cracked and outer cover missing

rear seats removed

Fail 20 Aug 2008 121,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s wing mirror cracked and outer cover missing

rear seats removed

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,969 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 97,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear 2 seats removed

Pass 11 Aug 2006 77,170 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 77,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf seat belt doesnt retract properly

nsf tyre on 3.5mm

nsr indicator going white

osf tyre on 3.8mm

plastic cover broke on middle lap belt

slight play in nsf drag link

small crack in nsr lens

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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T896 PDF 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 50%.

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 T896 PDF, 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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T896 PDF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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