1999 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · T108 BAV
1999 Ford Galaxy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1999. Recorded mileage 171,007 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T108 BAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 171,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T108 BAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Galaxy (T108 BAV) between November 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 32 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
T108 BAV Mileage History
- 29/11/2021165,900 mi
- 22/12/2022167,176 mi+1,276 mi
- 19/12/2023168,401 mi+1,225 mi
- 08/01/2025169,610 mi+1,209 mi
- 07/01/2026171,007 mi+1,397 mi
Average of roughly 1,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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