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T917 JOF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

116,425 mi
Last recorded116,425 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT917 JOF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 116,425 miles

High level brake light not working at all and could be disconnected

Multiple rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 116,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust heat shield adrift, laying on exhaust

High level brake light not working at all and could be disconnected

Multiple rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 109,855 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2013 109,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 106,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2012 106,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside windscreen washer poor

suspect inadiquate repair to offside rear seatbelt prescribed area(outer wheelarch)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,600 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 101,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut cut to cords less than 25mm long advise replacment

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

reversing lamps operate with fog lamp

Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,918 miles

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch lip

high level brake light inoperative

knocking sound from steering system

n/s track rod end dust cover perished

n/s washer weak

rear indicators fading

rear number plate deteriorated

rearmost seats down at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2009 97,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch lip

high level brake light inoperative

knocking sound from steering system

n/s track rod end dust cover perished

n/s washer weak

rear indicators fading

rear number plate deteriorated

rearmost seats down at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,095 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear seats have been removed

Fail 23 Sep 2008 91,095 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear seats have been removed

Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,088 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 84,088 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 75,475 miles

nearside door mirror casing missing and mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement to nearside front top mount

slight play to steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 1 Nov 2006 75,306 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s door mirror casing missing.

o/s/r seat belt clasp damaged but servicable.

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints.

wear noted to n/s/f suspension top mount.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 65,044 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 65,044 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T917 JOF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T917 JOF, 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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T917 JOF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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