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T589 MRJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,576 mi
Last recorded146,576 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 MRJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 146,576 miles

1.Both front sills damaged. 2.Air box in engine bay loose.

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 146,576 miles

1.Both front sills damaged. 2.Air box in engine bay loose.

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 May 2009 129,060 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise engine cover fitted/engine under tray fitted

advise slight free play in sreering rack

advise surface rusting on rigid steel brake pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2009 128,734 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise engine cover fitted/engine under tray fitted

advise slight free play in sreering rack

advise surface rusting on rigid steel brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2007 102,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front anti roll bar corroded

nearside and offside front suspension top mounts creaking

nearside front chassis rail corroding

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts

steering squeals on full lock

Pass 20 Aug 2007 102,430 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front anti roll bar corroded

nearside and offside front suspension top mounts creaking

nearside front chassis rail corroding

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension top mounts

steering squeals on full lock

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,721 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 83,715 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T589 MRJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T589 MRJ, 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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T589 MRJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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