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S245 RCF

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,626 mi
Last recorded205,626 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 RCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 205,626 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise screen has slight stone chip suggest repair before crack spreads,,,

Pass 23 Aug 2010 197,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 187,007 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 187,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 176,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 167,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 158,441 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 158,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 147,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 147,626 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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S245 RCF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S245 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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What year was S245 RCF registered?

S245 RCF is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S245 RCF safe to buy?

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