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T839 SBV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,343 mi
Last recorded109,343 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT839 SBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 109,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 103,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

Front tyres wearing uneven

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 99,912 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,912 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,196 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,196 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,129 miles

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

rear silencer and centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2011 83,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear seat belts not checked, seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2011 83,968 miles

rear seat belts not checked, seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2010 78,653 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2010 78,653 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,437 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 74,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 67,842 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 67,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,265 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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T839 SBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T839 SBV, 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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T839 SBV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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