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T985 NLD

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,580 mi
Last recorded59,580 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 NLD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,580 miles

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

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

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

engine cover

engine under tray

exhaust corroded & bracket broken

Fail 29 Mar 2016 59,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine cover

engine under tray

exhaust corroded & bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2014 58,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,733 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 57,733 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 52,530 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 52,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 50,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,374 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,938 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 32,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 27,888 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006

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

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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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T985 NLD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T985 NLD, 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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T985 NLD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1999.

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