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T850 ARU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,322 mi
Last recorded123,322 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT850 ARU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 123,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front exhaust flexiable joint deteriorated

o/s/r outer tyre perished/cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,240 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 30 Apr 2013 119,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 12 May 2012 115,001 miles

3 child seats fitted (cant test seat belts)

Fail 10 May 2012 114,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

3 child seats fitted (cant test seat belts)

n/s/f brake has some fluctuation

some play in front anti roll abr links joints

Pass 18 May 2011 112,155 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some lift in front suspention top mounts

very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 17 May 2011 112,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some lift in front suspention top mounts

very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 12 May 2010 106,175 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 29 Sep 2008 106,717 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 25 Jul 2007 102,407 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light stays on

Pass 26 Jun 2006 102,381 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 102,381 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear seats and seat belt stalks missing at time of test

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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T850 ARU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T850 ARU, 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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T850 ARU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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