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S306 BWL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,583 mi
Last recorded103,583 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 BWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general condition of exhaust

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,338 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,853 miles

Deteriation to exhaust

Intermittent ABS warning fault

Rear tyres have slight perishing & cracks in side walls

Rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight perishing to Front lower arm back bushes

Slight play in Front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,039 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

front number plate starting to deteriorate

sills damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

front number plate starting to deteriorate

sills damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2010 74,285 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,501 miles

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

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

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

front numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,097 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 5 Jul 2007 62,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,525 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2006 58,515 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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S306 BWL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S306 BWL, 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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S306 BWL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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