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T889 TPU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,724 mi
Last recorded28,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 TPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 28,724 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 28,332 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Non structural offside front headlight support bracket corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle is showing signs of corrosion

Rear axle mounting bushes are perishing

Rear coil spring rubber mounting bushes are perishing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 28,314 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle is showing signs of corrosion

Rear axle mounting bushes are perishing

Rear coil spring rubber mounting bushes are perishing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,762 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle is showing signs of corrosion

Rear axle mounting bushes are perishing

Fail 16 Jul 2024 27,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle is showing signs of corrosion

Rear axle mounting bushes are perishing

Pass 16 May 2023 27,219 miles

Both front shock top mounts are corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust section is corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear arm mount bushes are perishing

Fail 16 May 2023 27,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both front shock top mounts are corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Complete exhaust system is very corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear arm mount bushes are perishing

Pass 17 May 2022 26,740 miles

Exhaust lambda reading only just met

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes have play found on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension top caps are very corroded

Front tyre slight wear on edges

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system is very corroded

Rear wiper blade is defective

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 26,740 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust lambda reading only just met

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes have play found on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension top caps are very corroded

Front tyre slight wear on edges

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust system is very corroded

Rear wiper blade is defective

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 26,223 miles

Centre and rear exhaust is very corroded and has a minor leak

Centre stop light is not working

Ns front top mount has play when not under load

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded especially front chassis legs

Pass 14 May 2020 25,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 24,740 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections are very corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 23,769 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections are very corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 22,872 miles

Complete exhaust system is very corroded especially centre and rear joints

Os front tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 24 May 2017 22,872 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Complete exhaust system is very corroded especially centre and rear joints

Os front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 17 May 2016 21,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,260 miles

Rear exhaust baffles are loose and joint is corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 19,292 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 18,336 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 17,663 miles

1 hi level brake light not working

Pass 19 May 2010 16,960 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 16,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 16,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2006 12,573 miles

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 TPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPU, 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 TPU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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