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T285 FOB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 FOB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,057 miles

bonnet cable broken

Fail 23 Apr 2016 104,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount broken and rear clamp broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet cable broken

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,540 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,463 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 91,550 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust centre and rear silebncers deterioated

exhaust front flexy pipe deterioated

exhaust front pipe bracket rusted/corroded insecure/off

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear boot lid lamp reflector insecure

rear wiper blade faulty

Fail 6 May 2014 91,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust centre and rear silebncers deterioated

exhaust front flexy pipe deterioated

exhaust front pipe bracket rusted/corroded insecure/off

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear boot lid lamp reflector insecure

raer washers no water

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,877 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to front bumper offside and nearside lower spoiler insecure

exhaust front flexy pipe deterioated

exhaust front pipe bracket rusted/broken off not suporting the exhaust

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

nearside rear lense on boot lid broken

rear wiper blade faulty

Fail 30 Apr 2013 84,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to front bumper offside and nearside lower spoiler insecure

exhaust front flexy pipe deterioated

exhaust front pipe bracket rusted/broken off not suporting the exhaust

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

nearside rear lense on boot lid broken

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 2 May 2012 77,722 miles

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

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

front exhaust flaxy pipe damaged and 1st mounting broken off

nearside mirror glass broken/shattered

part of offside rear road spring lower end missing

rear silencer deterioated

rear wiper blade faulty

Fail 1 May 2012 77,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flaxy pipe damaged and 1st mounting broken off

nearside mirror glass broken/shattered

part of offside rear road spring lower end missing

rear silencer deterioated

rear wiper blade faulty

Fail 27 Jan 2011 71,192 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,882 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 63,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.nearside reartyre cracking on wall and edges.

offside sill damaged.

Pass 16 May 2007 57,685 miles

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

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

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

sill slightly damaged near side

Pass 30 May 2006 50,530 miles

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

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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T285 FOB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T285 FOB, 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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T285 FOB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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