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T189 FRA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,886 mi
Last recorded157,886 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 FRA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 157,886 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak and abnormal noise from belt area of engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure gone out of shape in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Front indicators are slightly dis-coloured

Nearside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside front outer wing is starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre worn close to the limit

Nearside rear brake pipe is starting to corrode

Offside outer sill is starting to corrode

Offside rear shock absorber, dust cover corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inner brake pads getting low, poor visibility

Rear suspension mounting plates are starting to corrode

Slight play in both front upper strut mountings

Slight play in offside front inner track rod/rack area

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 19 Feb 2020 150,587 miles

Both front upper shock mount bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within mounting area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Feb 2020 150,325 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front upper shock mount bushes have slight play

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within mounting area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2019 135,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 135,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor next to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,420 miles

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Feb 2017 132,108 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 132,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 131,077 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 129,504 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 128,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 126,830 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 126,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 125,445 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 125,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 124,270 miles

nearside front top strut mount bush worn resulting in play

rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushs have play

Pass 2 Feb 2010 123,227 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 123,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

both front brake hoses just starting to perish slightly

both front lower arm bushes slightly worn

only 2 rear seats fitted

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion appearing to front floor pan

steering feels rough on full lock

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 27 Jan 2009 118,079 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 109,886 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 109,886 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 99,559 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 99,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 89,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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T189 FRA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T189 FRA, 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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T189 FRA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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