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T252 MBL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,938 mi
Last recorded128,938 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 MBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,938 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 128,938 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 115,229 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all three of centre seatbelts slightly damaged

at time of test only 4 passenger seats fitted

exhaust centre and rear silencers rusted through to inner skin(not blowing at time of test)

front discs worn rusted,pitted and scored

nearside and offside front stut top washers corroded(due to position unable to see how bad)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shrouds braking up and top mounting areas rusty

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front seatbelt slighty damaged

offside parkbrake slightly low

parkbrake efficiency has only just met limits

play at nearside and offside front strut tops when jacked up

play in steering rack

rear numberplate discoloured

some rusting and pitting to rear discs and nearside inner pad appears low

Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,074 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all three of centre seatbelts slightly damaged

at time of test only 4 passenger seats fitted

exhaust centre and rear silencers rusted through to inner skin(not blowing at time of test)

front discs worn rusted,pitted and scored

nearside and offside front stut top washers corroded(due to position unable to see how bad)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shrouds braking up and top mounting areas rusty

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on edges

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front seatbelt slighty damaged

offside parkbrake slightly low

park brake efficiency low

play at nearside and offside front strut tops when jacked up

play in steering rack

rear numberplate discoloured

some rusting and pitting to rear discs and nearside inner pad appears low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,747 miles

Battery insecure

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

centre and nearside rear seats missing at time of test

exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing at time of test)

front and rear antirollbars rusty

front brakes slightly out of balance

front disc brakes worn slightly scored and pitted

nearside and offside centre row seatbelts slightly damaged(not through at time of test)

nearside and offside front strut top assembly washers showing advanced signs of rust

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber shrouds rusted and braking up

offside door mirror damaged and taped in(still able to see to rear)

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged(not through fibres at time of test)

offside parkbrake slightly low

rear disc brakes slightly pitted

rear numberplate discoloured

rear subframe and suspension arms rusty

several areas of floor pan rusty

some lift and movement in nearside and offside front strut top bushes when jacked up

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 15 Sep 2009 99,724 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

centre and nearside rear seats missing at time of test

exhaust rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing at time of test)

front and rear antirollbars rusty

front brakes slightly out of balance

front disc brakes worn slightly scored and pitted

nearside and offside centre row seatbelts slightly damaged(not through at time of test)

nearside and offside front strut top assembly washers showing advanced signs of rust

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber shrouds rusted and braking up

offside door mirror damaged and taped in(still able to see to rear)

offside front seatbelt slightly damaged(not through fibres at time of test)

offside parkbrake slightly low

rear disc brakes slightly pitted

rear numberplate discoloured

rear subframe and suspension arms rusty

several areas of floor pan rusty

some lift and movement in nearside and offside front strut top bushes when jacked up

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,779 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 84,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 83,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 81,162 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 81,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T252 MBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T252 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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T252 MBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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