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S266 UDB

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,004 mi
Last recorded159,004 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 UDB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 159,004 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 159,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 145,950 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in o/s and n/s front suspension top mountings

Fail 20 Nov 2009 145,950 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in o/s and n/s front suspension top mountings

Pass 18 Nov 2008 135,218 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 135,113 miles

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

o/s front track rod end worn- not excessive

rear pads very low - requires attention

Pass 3 Dec 2007 127,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 118,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 118,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 UDB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S266 UDB, 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 S266 UDB registered?

S266 UDB is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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