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S185 RCF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,121 mi
Last recorded136,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 RCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2015 136,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror glass broken

rear shock absorber sleeves corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside mirror glass broken

rear shock absorber sleeves corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 132,585 miles

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

corrosion to rear shock absorber covers

genral condition of exhaust system poor due to corrosion

slight corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

slight corrosion to rear anti roll bar

slight leak from exhaust system

Pass 5 Feb 2014 132,585 miles

corrosion to rear shock absorber covers

genral condition of exhaust system poor due to corrosion

slight corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

slight corrosion to rear anti roll bar

slight leak from exhaust system

Pass 25 Jan 2013 123,273 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear shock absorber covers

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,276 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 92,331 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 92,327 miles

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

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

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 5 Feb 2010 73,873 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 66,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,710 miles

centre row, middle seat not fitted-- seat and belt not tested

rear no plate dis-colouring

Fail 12 Feb 2008 61,710 miles

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

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

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

centre row, middle seat not fitted-- seat and belt not tested

rear indicator lights going white

rear no plate dis-colouring

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,926 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,450 miles

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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S185 RCF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S185 RCF, 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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S185 RCF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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