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S229 KVP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,700 mi
Last recorded151,700 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 KVP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,700 miles

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

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s and n/s sills damaged

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2017 151,681 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

o/s and n/s sills damaged

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2016 147,368 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 141,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 141,607 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 129,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

outer sills/floor damaged and rusty n/s corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 11 Sep 2014 129,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

outer sills/floor damaged and rusty n/s corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 3 Sep 2013 117,643 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 113,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 91,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,229 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s/f/ close to limit

o/s/r nail in tyre not repairable side wall damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2008 83,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s/f/ close to limit

o/s/r nail in tyre not repairable side wall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2007 76,934 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,629 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 69,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S229 KVP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S229 KVP, 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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S229 KVP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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