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T897 SMA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,000 mi
Last recorded87,000 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT897 SMA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,000 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,753 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 83,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,288 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,916 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,916 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,889 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,423 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,565 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 50,565 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,408 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

nearside front fog light cracked

nearside rear lamp lens slightly cracked

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rearbrake discs slightly scored and pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2005 42,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

no centre or rear seats fitted at time of test (unable to test adult belts)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Nov 2005 42,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

no centre or rear seats fitted at time of test (unable to test adult belts)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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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T897 SMA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T897 SMA, 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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T897 SMA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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