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T272 BJO

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,788 mi
Last recorded186,788 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 BJO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 186,788 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 186,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 181,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 181,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 175,003 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 175,000 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 169,459 miles

Battery loose

Brakes in a poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre on legal limit

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 215/55 R16 ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 169,458 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Battery loose

Brakes in a poor condition

Front number plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wing mirror damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear tyres on legal limit

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 215/55 R16 ()

Pass 26 May 2015 167,188 miles

1 1/2 litres of oil added to bring above minimum level

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

battery loose

play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar bush

rear tyres very close to legal limit

Fail 23 May 2015 167,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1 1/2 litres of oil added to bring above minimum level

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

battery loose

play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

play in nearside rear anti-roll bar bush

rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2014 161,643 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

wipers poor

Fail 16 May 2014 161,643 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

wipers poor

Fail 20 May 2013 155,146 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 155,146 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 148,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 148,249 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 142,973 miles

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

Front brakes discs slightly worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 142,973 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brakes discs slightly worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 137,745 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 137,745 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 129,911 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 129,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 120,628 miles

Rear no plate poor condition

Rear5 discs poor condition

Rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 23 May 2008 120,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear no plate poor condition

Rear5 discs poor condition

Rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 21 May 2007 112,274 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 21 May 2007 112,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 10 May 2006 103,874 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 103,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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T272 BJO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T272 BJO, 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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T272 BJO is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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