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T169 MBU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 MBU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 152,267 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2012 152,256 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 7 Jul 2011 147,981 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyre wall deteriorated

both outre sill damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2011 147,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyre wall deteriorated

both outre sill damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2010 141,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both sills damaged slightly

high level brake light not working

Fail 8 Jul 2009 134,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 134,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 128,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 123,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 116,521 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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T169 MBU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T169 MBU, 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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T169 MBU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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