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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T166 SFLMOT history

T166 SFL is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
186,312 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T166 SFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T166 SFL was last recorded at 186,312 miles on 5 Sept 2023, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,517 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
5,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,312 miles
  • 2022 – 184,517 miles
  • 2021 – 182,418 miles
  • 2020 – 180,740 miles
  • 2019 – 177,554 miles
  • 2018 – 174,090 miles
  • 2017 – 169,698 miles
  • 2016 – 164,594 miles
  • 2015 – 160,608 miles
  • 2014 – 156,210 miles
  • 2013 – 151,930 miles
  • 2012 – 148,322 miles
  • 2011 – 144,256 miles
  • 2010 – 139,667 miles
  • 2009 – 129,781 miles
  • 2008 – 120,337 miles
  • 2007 – 108,484 miles
  • 2006 – 98,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,312 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top shock mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,312 miles (+1,795)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,312 miles
    Test number
    487657680168
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass184,517 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,517 miles
    Test number
    109963960076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail184,517 miles (+2,099)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,517 miles
    Test number
    625397412571
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass182,418 miles (+1,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,418 miles
    Test number
    159369469943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass180,740 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    180,740 miles
    Test number
    662555648391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail180,711 miles (+3,157)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,711 miles
    Test number
    924608257663
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass177,554 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    177,554 miles
    Test number
    324890599067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail177,541 miles (+3,451)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,541 miles
    Test number
    420872282845
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass174,090 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,090 miles
    Test number
    760679353468
    • AdvisoryCentre & Rear silencers weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail174,071 miles (+4,373)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,071 miles
    Test number
    570381410104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre & Rear silencers weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass169,698 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    169,698 miles
    Test number
    320739896858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail169,679 miles (+5,085)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,679 miles
    Test number
    368369072183
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass164,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    164,594 miles
    Test number
    874119968061
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

  14. Fail164,594 miles (+3,986)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,594 miles
    Test number
    474370675117
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

  15. Pass160,608 miles (+4,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    160,608 miles
    Test number
    779883235181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass156,210 miles (+4,280)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    156,210 miles
    Test number
    829198614154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f inner wing corroded
    • NoteO/s handbrake lever siezing

  17. Pass151,930 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    151,930 miles
    Test number
    285162813497
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering edges

  18. Fail151,930 miles (+3,608)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,930 miles
    Test number
    207812113131
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres feathering edges

  19. Pass148,322 miles (+4,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    148,322 miles
    Test number
    988385312124
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass144,256 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    144,256 miles
    Test number
    415768011128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass139,667 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    139,667 miles
    Test number
    201000430439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail139,294 miles (+9,513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,294 miles
    Test number
    723271910181
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass129,781 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    129,781 miles
    Test number
    513670649133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail129,685 miles (+9,348)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,685 miles
    Test number
    801414939171
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake actuating arm on offside caliper does not appear to operate

  25. Pass120,337 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    120,337 miles
    Test number
    252421228402
    • NoteNearside rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre quite badly perished

  26. Fail120,337 miles (+11,853)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,337 miles
    Test number
    554381828152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front , offside rear and nearside front tyres quite badly perished

  27. Pass108,484 miles (+10,041)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    781098127151
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  28. Pass98,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    173779026109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail98,443 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,443 miles
    Test number
    764129026102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T166 SFL

Does T166 SFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T166 SFL expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T166 SFL?
The MOT on T166 SFL expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T166 SFL done?
T166 SFL was recorded at 186,312 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2023, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
Has T166 SFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T166 SFL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T166 SFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T166 SFL find?
T166 SFL passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2023 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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