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T181 GBF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,659 mi
Last recorded115,659 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 GBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 115,659 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% Lens cover slightly damaged (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre under body sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 115,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are wearing on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% Lens cover slightly damaged (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre under body sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,212 miles

centre silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,212 miles

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

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

centre silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 8 May 2015 103,245 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 103,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heat sheild not secure

Pass 30 Apr 2013 90,366 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat sheild insercure(rear)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,422 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 May 2010 70,325 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hi-Level stop lamp not fitted

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 70,325 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Hi-Level stop lamp not fitted

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,988 miles

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

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat limits full in spection of seat belts

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Seat removed n/s/r rear seat

plastic cover under engine limits full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2009 65,904 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat limits full in spection of seat belts

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Seat removed n/s/r rear seat

plastic cover under engine limits full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,551 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,680 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,397 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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T181 GBF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T181 GBF, 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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T181 GBF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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