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T889 TOA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,999 mi
Last recorded148,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 TOA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2012 148,999 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust badly corroded

nearside rear tyre perrised

Pass 18 Jan 2011 146,377 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and 3mm tread

Fail 11 Jan 2011 146,342 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and 3mm tread

Pass 18 Jan 2010 143,970 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 141,324 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 141,324 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2008 138,654 miles

inside of front tyres wearing away suspect tracking

Fail 8 Jan 2008 138,654 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

inside of front tyres wearing away suspect tracking

Pass 27 Nov 2006 134,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 125,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 125,448 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 125,448 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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T889 TOA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T889 TOA, 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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T889 TOA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 1999.

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