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T138 RJL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 RJL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2015 114,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/Floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/Floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FLUCTUATING DUE TO UNEVEN PITTING. (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FLUCTUATING DUE TO UNEVEN PITTING (3.7.B.3)

ALL Brake Discs unevenly pitted.

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive InnerSill/Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive InnerSill/Floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 111,993 miles

ALL Rear Suspension Components starting to corrode.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

BOTH Lower Sills starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/R Wheelarch corroding.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 103,003 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion starting to O/S/R Sill/Wheelarch.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 103,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion starting to O/S/R Sill/Wheelarch.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,630 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 95,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,402 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,776 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,776 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,658 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rears and n/s/f tyres are perished in tread area

Fail 21 Jan 2009 76,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rears and n/s/f tyres are perished in tread area

Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear silencer corroded(not blowing)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 75,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear silencer corroded(not blowing)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 71,369 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,772 miles

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

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

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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T138 RJL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T138 RJL, 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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T138 RJL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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