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T978 GFP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,072 mi
Last recorded168,072 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 GFP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 168,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 148,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 119,989 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 108,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 102,046 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 102,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 94,586 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 94,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 76,881 miles

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 76,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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T978 GFP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T978 GFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T978 GFP registered?

T978 GFP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is T978 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T978 GFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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