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T973 SVA

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,012 mi
Last recorded151,012 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT973 SVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 151,012 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 151,012 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 150,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

high level brake light innop

Fail 17 Jul 2012 150,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

high level brake light innop

Pass 9 Jul 2011 146,696 miles

Battery insecure

centre brake light not working

nearside reverse light damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Jun 2011 146,686 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

centre brake light not working

nearside reverse light damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,645 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 137,645 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 126,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jul 2008 114,923 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 114,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 100,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 86,496 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN TO LEGAL LIMIT

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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T973 SVA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T973 SVA, 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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T973 SVA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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