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T988 JRV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,227 mi
Last recorded126,227 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 JRV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 126,227 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 126,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,895 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 102,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 102,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,480 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 102,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

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

front paneldamage

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,910 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT VISABLE - 1Lt ex-tech

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

n/s/r wheel centre trim missing

rearmost seat backs and belts not fully tested - seats folded and missing

under engine cover

Fail 2 Dec 2009 97,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT VISABLE - 1Lt ex-tech

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

n/s/r wheel centre trim missing

rearmost seat backs and belts not fully tested - seats folded and missing

under engine cover

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,064 miles

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

n/s/r wheel centre trim missing

rear seat belts not fully tested - seats missing

under engine cover

Fail 21 Nov 2008 88,064 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel centre trim missing

rear seat belts not fully tested - seats missing

under engine cover

Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,524 miles

rear seat belts not tested

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine undertray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2007 75,524 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine undertray fitted

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 8 Dec 2006 64,404 miles

as per original vt 32 no 454802546338

Fail 8 Dec 2006 64,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f driving light lens damaged

o/s/f tyre damaged outer side wall

plastic under engine cover

rear seats,seat belts and n/s/f foot well not fully tested - seats missing and loaded

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,970 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 55,970 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

rear seatbelts not fully tested seats missing and folded

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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T988 JRV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T988 JRV, 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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T988 JRV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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