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T233 MBL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,658 mi
Last recorded77,658 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT233 MBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 77,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer coroded

offside and nearside front jacking points/chassis coroded

Fail 2 Jun 2020 74,551 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer coroded

offside and nearside front jacking points/chassis coroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill coroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer coroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 71,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Inner sill coroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear silencer coroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,157 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight uplift

Nearside Rear lower sill corroded

Offside lower sill corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,157 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount slight uplift

Nearside Rear lower sill corroded

Offside lower sill corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,635 miles

offside and nearside front indicators faded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,633 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front indicators faded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,581 miles

offside and nearside front jacking points/out riggers coroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front jacking points/out riggers coroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded and has small hole

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 May 2014 55,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,033 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2013 52,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 49,070 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 46,614 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2010 44,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

two bulbs not working on centre stop lamp

Fail 14 May 2010 44,238 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

two bulbs not working on centre stop lamp

Pass 19 May 2009 42,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,115 miles

offside rear tyre perished and on 3.5 mm.

Pass 25 May 2007 39,170 miles

2 of 5 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 May 2007 39,170 miles

2 of 5 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 May 2006 35,407 miles

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

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

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

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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T233 MBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T233 MBL, 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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T233 MBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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