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S266 JLU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,344 mi
Last recorded107,344 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 JLU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 104,053 miles

Coolant leaks front of engine plus heater valve nearside rear

Exhaust centre box outer skin corrodded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,982 miles

Aux/ drive belt perished & cracked

Exhaust system deteriorated middle ex box outer skin rusting away

Nearside rear coolant leak from heater valve

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 98,982 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Aux/ drive belt perished & cracked

Exhaust system deteriorated middle ex box outer skin rusting away

Nearside rear coolant leak from heater valve

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,631 miles

Aux/drive belt cracked & perished

Both rear tyres perished & cracked on inner & outer side walls

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusting away

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 92,631 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Aux/drive belt cracked & perished

Both rear tyres perished & cracked on inner & outer side walls

Centre exhaust box outer skin rusting away

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 87,735 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 87,735 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,177 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,876 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 61,326 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 61,326 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no; plate getting dirty

Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,082 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 57,082 miles

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

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

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

noise from engine

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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S266 JLU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S266 JLU, 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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S266 JLU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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