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T870 ATL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 ATL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 140,523 miles

Advise coolant level is low

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Advise offside rear brake discs is corroded

Advise slight play in offside front track rod end

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 140,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise coolant level is low

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Advise offside rear brake discs is corroded

Advise slight play in offside front track rod end

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 133,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 133,384 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 125,834 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2009 125,834 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 114,569 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 114,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 102,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 90,423 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2005 78,593 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

some uneven wear to rear tyres

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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T870 ATL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T870 ATL, 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 T870 ATL registered?

T870 ATL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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