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J17 ELL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

86,767 mi
Last recorded86,767 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 ELL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,767 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,757 miles

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

Front and centre exhaust brackets broken.

Off side front abs wire cut.

Slight play in off side front anti roll bar link.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 86,745 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both centre exhaust mounts/ hangers deteriorated and broken off but exhaust system is still adequetly supported

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing and not fully clearing the windscreen of fluid

exhaust system slightly corroded / rusty

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but has not yet reached the ply or cords

slight damage to exhaust system front flexi pipe but not leaking

spare tyre tread just above legal limit

very slight play in nearside rear road wheel when checked - possible bearing

very slight play in offside rear road wheel when checked - possible bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system rusty/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre tread low

off side rear lamp unit damaged

offside rear indicator almost completly white

Fail 13 Aug 2012 80,070 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system rusty/corroded

Front tyres worn on edges - Tracking possibly out

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre tread low

off side rear lamp unit damaged

offside rear indicator almost completly white

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,098 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre exhaust clamp fractured but exhaust system is adequatley supported

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front seat belt retractive mechanism requires assistance to retract seat belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 76,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre exhaust clamp fractured but exhaust system is adequatley supported

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front seat belt retractive mechanism requires assistance to retract seat belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,806 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,513 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 62,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 55,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW , †SUSPECTO/S/R BRAKE DISC SCORED INNER SURFACE .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 46,075 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 46,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight lift front shock top mtg's -- †rear ex box corroded

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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J17 ELL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 J17 ELL, 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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J17 ELL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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