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T850 BBY

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,107 mi
Last recorded115,107 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT850 BBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

h/brake button sticking

Fail 8 Oct 2014 115,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

h/brake button sticking

Pass 11 Oct 2013 108,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery loose but not insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Oct 2013 108,860 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery loose but not insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2012 103,938 miles

both front sills damaged

spare wheel missing

the exhaust system is corroded

there is a slight intermittent misfire which drastically affects the emissions

Fail 2 Oct 2012 103,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front sills damaged

spare wheel missing

the exhaust system is corroded

there is a slight intermittent misfire which drastically affects the emissions

Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,903 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn and outer edge split not to cord 215 55 16

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,901 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,635 miles

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

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

both front tyres approaching wear markers

nearside rear tyre wall perished

offside outer sill slightly coroded at rear

Fail 12 Oct 2009 90,635 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres approaching wear markers

nearside rear tyre wall perished

offside outer sill slightly coroded at rear

Pass 2 Aug 2008 86,753 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 86,753 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2007 81,862 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Fail 14 May 2007 81,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 2 May 2006 77,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 77,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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T850 BBY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BBY, 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 BBY is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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