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T359 SHL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,830 mi
Last recorded213,830 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT359 SHL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 213,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

both side front sills slightly damaged

both side inner sills slightly corroded

both side outer sills slightly corroded

both side rear wheel arch's slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 194,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 194,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 168,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

passenger seats not fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 157,019 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside front wheel has a slight flat spot on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

Play in both front strut tops

Rear brake disc's worn

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2015 157,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc's worn

Nearside front wheel has a slight flat spot on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

Play in both front strut tops

Rear brake disc's worn

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2013 150,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking and has small cuts

Fail 17 Dec 2013 150,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking and has small cuts

Pass 21 Dec 2012 143,199 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has several small cuts in treads

vehicle has damage to nearside panels

Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,285 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 137,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 128,092 miles

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

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front link bar grease cover split

slight play nearside steering inner arm

Fail 9 Feb 2011 128,092 miles

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

215/65/16

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

front inner brake pads look low

nearside front link bar grease cover split

offside front tyre on minimum

slight play nearside steering inner arm

Fail 16 Feb 2010 120,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges getting low on tread

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2010 120,450 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges getting low on tread

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2009 110,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 102,048 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 91,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,311 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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T359 SHL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T359 SHL, 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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T359 SHL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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