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S422 WVW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,989 mi
Last recorded86,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 WVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine oil and coolant leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 122,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

coolant leak

engine oil leak

rear brake flexi ferrules rusty

slight movement in both front top mounts

spare wheel is missing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 112,490 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe excessively corroded and in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges due to under inflation

Fail 4 Dec 2012 112,186 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe excessively corroded and in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges due to under inflation

Pass 20 Dec 2011 103,130 miles

Chassis aroung front jacking points is corroding.

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

Near side rear tyre low.

Slight damage to drivers and near side rear seat belt webbing.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 103,130 miles

Chassis aroung front jacking points is corroding.

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

Near side rear tyre low.

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

Slight damage to drivers and near side rear seat belt webbing.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 95,682 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 90,653 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 82,280 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 344867858366

Fail 22 Dec 2008 82,280 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear number deteriorated

top brake light not working

Pass 24 Dec 2007 72,071 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 72,020 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Slight play front hub/steering area

Wipers poor

Pass 28 Dec 2006 61,888 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2006 61,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,388 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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S422 WVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S422 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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S422 WVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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