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S268 WVW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,539 mi
Last recorded71,539 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 WVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,539 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

front exhaust mount broken

nearside door mirror glasss damaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriated

spare tyre flat

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,021 miles

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

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

centre spot lamp not working

Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Oct 2010 62,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,354 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 20 May 2008 55,095 miles

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f/ tyre close to limit

slight movement in front top mounts

Fail 20 May 2008 55,095 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f/ tyre close to limit

slight movement in front top mounts

Pass 1 May 2007 45,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 38,744 miles

rear brake PADS..close to mot limits..the walls of the n/s/rear tyre are bruised/perished..............

Pass 31 May 2005 32,284 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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S268 WVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S268 WVW, 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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S268 WVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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