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T956 SWC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,630 mi
Last recorded96,630 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT956 SWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,630 miles

Evidence of vehicle being stored

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Nearside Outer Sill capping loose at front

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2016 96,630 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (8.2.2)

Evidence of vehicle being stored

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Nearside Outer Sill capping loose at front

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,071 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 94,040 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 90,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 90,109 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,195 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,195 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Diff oil leak coming from the n-s-r drive shaft seal

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front wipers smeering slightly

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O-S-F door check strap missing a bolt

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear window washer not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,659 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 74,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

hand brake performance on legal limit

Pass 27 May 2010 67,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,571 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 61,890 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 61,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 57,670 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 55,081 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 55,081 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T956 SWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc 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 T956 SWC, 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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T956 SWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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