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T837 MKL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,054 mi
Last recorded78,054 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 MKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,054 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,945 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,680 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,680 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 701,001 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 70,067 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,088 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 67,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,629 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 65,825 miles

Front number plate cracked but still secure and legible.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,878 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Front number plate cracked but still secure and legible.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,878 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All rear lights affected by operation of brake lights, reversing lights and fog lights.

Both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Dashboard lights come on when brake pedal depressed, possible wrong bulb(s) in rear lights.

Front number plate cracked but still secure and legible.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,891 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,891 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 57,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 51,137 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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T837 MKL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T837 MKL, 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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What year was T837 MKL registered?

T837 MKL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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