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S44 HES

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,098 mi
Last recorded202,098 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 HES
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 202,098 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 202,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 153,833 miles

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

n/s headlamp chipped

Fail 23 Jun 2008 153,833 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s headlamp chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2007 143,612 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 143,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 138,656 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 138,577 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S44 HES is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S44 HES, 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 S44 HES registered?

S44 HES is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is S44 HES safe to buy?

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