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N555 FRD

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,277 mi
Last recorded159,277 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 FRD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 159,277 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 158,312 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2021 154,017 miles

underside rusting

Pass 20 Jan 2020 150,075 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 146,084 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 137,980 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 134,307 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 129,911 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 129,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 120,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

car underside slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,171 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 95,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 95,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,832 miles

Front Brake Discs slighlty corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 75,592 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,082 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,295 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 60,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,747 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 34,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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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N555 FRD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 N555 FRD, 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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What year was N555 FRD registered?

N555 FRD is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is N555 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 FRD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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