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S201 OFT

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

214,729 mi
Last recorded214,729 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 OFT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 214,729 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 214,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 196,718 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 196,718 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 182,067 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 21 Aug 2012 182,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 4 Aug 2011 170,614 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2011 170,614 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 16 Aug 2010 161,664 miles

Nearside and offside sill damaged and front chassis both sides corroded

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 14 Aug 2010 161,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside and offside sill damaged and front chassis both sides corroded

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,358 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 154,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 161,492 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 161,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 145,740 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 145,727 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 139,751 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 139,751 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 122,376 miles

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

o/s door mirror smashed but doesnt afect view suffeciently

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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S201 OFT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S201 OFT, 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 S201 OFT registered?

S201 OFT is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S201 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S201 OFT shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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