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S450 MFV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,737 mi
Last recorded137,737 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 MFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 137,737 miles

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)

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

Spare tyre defective

surface rust on underside of vehihicle

Pass 1 Apr 2010 127,587 miles

see vt30

Fail 31 Mar 2010 127,581 miles

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

foot brake travel, drivers seat belt det and slow recoil, child seat osr, wtx3, nsr metal brake pipe corroded and hidden behind guard, rear flexi ferrules corroded, r exh and clamp det, r undersills and sill edges corroded.

water pipe at starter rubbing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,077 miles

wheel trims fitted, surface corrosion to front chassis

Fail 24 Mar 2009 112,874 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

wheel trims fitted, surface corrosion to front chassis

Pass 3 Apr 2008 99,272 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 99,272 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 85,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 85,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 70,920 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 70,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S450 MFV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S450 MFV, 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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S450 MFV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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