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T985 VAP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,081 mi
Last recorded147,081 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 VAP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 147,081 miles

anti roll bar links worn

engine stabilizer deteriorated

offside rear light cluster damaged

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2016 147,081 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar links worn

engine stabilizer deteriorated

offside rear light cluster damaged

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 144,819 miles

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

Oil leak

engine stabilizer deteriorated

front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 23 Jan 2015 144,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine stabilizer deteriorated

front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 141,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

engine stabilizer deteriorated

front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 21 Jan 2014 141,250 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

engine stabilizer deteriorated

front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 138,465 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 134,167 miles

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

front wipers blades worn

Pass 28 Jan 2011 129,564 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 12,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 116,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 109,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 103,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 91,237 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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T985 VAP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T985 VAP, 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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What year was T985 VAP registered?

T985 VAP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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