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S279 CHJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,693 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear number plate lights are dim.

front brake discs,are worn and lipped.

rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 102,591 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear number plate lights are dim.

front brake discs,are worn and lipped.

rear exhaust silencer is corroding.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,130 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,130 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,392 miles

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

spare wheel lose

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,069 miles

seats in wrong positions

Fail 27 Mar 2008 65,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

seats in wrong positions

Pass 20 Oct 2006 54,533 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,532 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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S279 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 S279 CHJ, 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 S279 CHJ registered?

S279 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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