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T967 VGB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,117 mi
Last recorded135,117 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT967 VGB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 135,117 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 20 Sep 2012 134,977 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 127,832 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 127,832 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 122,025 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 121,790 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 110,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat/no seat belt check

n/s front track rod has had heat applied

oil level on min

only 3 passenger seats fitted in rear when presented for test

rear pads getting thin

small chip n/s windscrean

Fail 24 Sep 2009 110,979 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat/no seat belt check

n/s front track rod has had heat applied

oil level on min

only 3 passenger seats fitted in rear when presented for test

rear pads getting thin

small chip n/s windscrean

Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 92,076 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both wipers split on ends

minor imbalance on front brakes

n/s/rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 30 May 2007 68,322 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 68,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 52,576 miles

Both front disks and pads getting low and in poor condition.

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Near side front anti roll bar link arm top boot split.

Off side front tyre close to limit on inner edge.

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

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

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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T967 VGB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T967 VGB, 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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T967 VGB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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