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T870 YBL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,472 mi
Last recorded153,472 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT870 YBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 153,472 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all four tyres worn close to legal limit.

rear seats has been removed at the test time.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 146,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 134,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2013 134,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,001 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 133,001 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 129,597 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 129,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 124,761 miles

all brake discs corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Sep 2010 124,761 miles

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

all brake discs corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2009 119,541 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 119,539 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 114,143 miles

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

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)

off side wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 99,238 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 99,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to test near side head lamp aim

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 YBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBL, 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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T870 YBL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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