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T989 WMA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,691 mi
Last recorded164,691 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 WMA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 164,691 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 164,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 151,461 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 151,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 132,983 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 132,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 114,767 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 114,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 100,141 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 87,822 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 87,822 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T989 WMA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T989 WMA, 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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T989 WMA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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