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T578 BGU

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,517 mi
Last recorded129,517 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 BGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 126,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 123,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,939 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,933 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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 101,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,669 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 88,669 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,507 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 82,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,636 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,659 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,801 miles

12th letter of chassis no "D" not "O" as entered on DVLA record.(now corrected)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 63,801 miles

12th letter of chassis no "D" not "O" as entered on DVLA record.(now corrected)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,924 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,894 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,757 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have nails in,n/s inner cv gaiter split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,071 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 50,071 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,796 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 44,796 miles

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

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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T578 BGU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T578 BGU, 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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T578 BGU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T578 BGU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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