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T897 PNV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,394 mi
Last recorded170,394 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 PNV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 170,394 miles

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

damage to n/s door mirror glass.

slight corrosion in o/s rear brake plate.slight corrosion in n/s front inner sill.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 170,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

slight corrosion in o/s rear brake plate.slight corrosion in n/s front inner sill.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 162,029 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

damage to passenger door mirror.slight corrosion in n/s front inner sill.o/s rear brake disc shield corroded.

inner gaiter split on n/s drive shaft.slight corrosion in metal brake pipe along chassis to n/s brake hose and from hose to n/s rear brake hose.

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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T897 PNV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T897 PNV, 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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T897 PNV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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