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S247 TOV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,484 mi
Last recorded151,484 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS247 TOV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 151,484 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

air bag warning lamp not coming on

centre and rear exhaust silencer corroding

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 151,439 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

centre and rear exhaust silencer corroding

no rear seats fitted at time of test

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 130,559 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 31 Oct 2011 128,972 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2011 128,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

engine has slight misfire

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 113,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 93,170 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 93,170 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 84,912 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,311 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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S247 TOV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S247 TOV, 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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S247 TOV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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