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S454 XTW

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,058 mi
Last recorded222,058 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 XTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 222,058 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 220,588 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 210,029 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 197,943 miles

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

o/s/r brake lamp output reduced

Fail 12 Sep 2012 197,751 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake lamp output reduced

Pass 30 Aug 2011 186,533 miles

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

advise car has been undersealed and difficult to see but no holes and ok for test

Pass 6 Aug 2007 167,876 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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S454 XTW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S454 XTW, 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 S454 XTW registered?

S454 XTW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S454 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 XTW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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