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T273 ABW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,478 mi
Last recorded165,478 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 ABW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 165,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

temporary repair to o/s mirror

Fail 2 Nov 2019 165,478 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on and off with stop lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

battery light on

temporary repair to o/s mirror

Pass 30 Nov 2018 156,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both/slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front mirror tape on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seals bent (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 156,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both/slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front mirror tape on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seals bent (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyres perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 146,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyres perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres Both smooth on edges

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

Offside Front Mirror tape on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 135,503 miles

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyres Both smooth on edges

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mirror tape on

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 127,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside mirror taped on

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2015 127,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside mirror taped on

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,291 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,218 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 109,218 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 104,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 98,501 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 92,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 83,902 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,446 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 73,417 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 60,125 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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T273 ABW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 T273 ABW, 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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T273 ABW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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