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T968 MEW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,266 mi
Last recorded80,266 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT968 MEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 80,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,739 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 79,733 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,028 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2013 76,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,558 miles

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

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

n/s centre row seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

no centre row centre seat fitted at time of test

signs of possible oil leak from gearbox area ( red oil )

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2012 66,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s centre row seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

no centre row centre seat fitted at time of test

rear fog lamp tell tale comes on dimly with sidelights

signs of possible oil leak from gearbox area ( red oil )

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2011 55,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise airbag light on

Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

advise airbag light on

Fail 12 Nov 2009 43,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 37,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,154 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,007 miles

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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T968 MEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T968 MEW, 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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T968 MEW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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