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T979 SBB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 SBB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 89,211 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 89,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,168 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 75,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,598 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 71,598 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,544 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,273 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,767 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 53,143 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 53,143 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T979 SBB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 T979 SBB, 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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T979 SBB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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