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T885 SFL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,894 mi
Last recorded117,894 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 SFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 117,894 miles

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

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

exhaust center mount brocken

n/s front tyre wide wall perrished

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 20 Jul 2015 117,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust center mount brocken

n/s front tyre wide wall perrished

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,170 miles

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

rear tyres lightly cracing inbetween treads

Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres lightly cracing inbetween treads

Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,403 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system very rusty (not blowing)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,403 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system very rusty (not blowing)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,483 miles

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

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

front bumper slightly loose

limitted check to off side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

rear exhaust clamp missing ok on day of test

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

slight exhaust blow

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper slightly loose

limitted check to off side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

off side front tyre slightly misshapen

rear exhaust clamp missing ok on day of test

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

nearside+offside front outrigger rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2011 80,437 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

nearside+offside front outrigger rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2010 73,035 miles

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

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

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

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

limited check to off side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

near side front wheel slightly bent

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

slight play in top mounts

washers only just clearing screen

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,568 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 66,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,386 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,386 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Both front tyres are not reinforced extra load type

Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,553 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,039 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 38,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 May 2006 38,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T885 SFL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 T885 SFL, 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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T885 SFL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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