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T987 XAM

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,291 mi
Last recorded121,291 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT987 XAM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,291 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to n/s/f floor area

corrosion to o/s/f sill

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn on legal limit

Fail 27 Oct 2016 121,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion to n/s/f floor area

corrosion to o/s/f sill

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2015 117,719 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 117,719 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 112,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2013 112,076 miles

Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2013 111,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,980 miles

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate marked

Fail 6 Jun 2012 109,980 miles

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

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate marked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,821 miles

same as test number 483585110245

Fail 3 Aug 2010 100,821 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both outer sill damaged

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn ouiter edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 94,508 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 94,501 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 90,373 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rear seats removed

Pass 15 Jun 2007 88,407 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 88,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 84,225 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit inner edge, n/s/f tyre close to limit wearing edges, rear box corroding and clamp broken

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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T987 XAM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T987 XAM, 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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T987 XAM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 August 1999.

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