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S347 SKG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,189 mi
Last recorded157,189 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 SKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2011 157,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded

spare wheel missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 144,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 144,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 134,532 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 134,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 124,357 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 124,357 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

exaust system corroded

nearside front tyre outer eghe worn

Pass 23 Jun 2006 114,048 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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S347 SKG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S347 SKG, 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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S347 SKG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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