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S461 NGA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

246,882 mi
Last recorded246,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 NGA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 246,882 miles

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

both steering arms worn

engine oily

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 240,068 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front anti roll basr bushes worn

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper linkage worn

steering rack small amount of play

Fail 6 Jul 2009 240,068 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front anti roll basr bushes worn

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper linkage worn

steering rack small amount of play

Pass 27 Mar 2008 230,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 230,811 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 199,262 miles

both front side lamps & o/s number plate lamp dim, advise replacement bulbs....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses starting to perish...

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge..

o/s/r tyre on limit , worn inside edge...

play in n/s & o/s/f suspension strut top bushes...

wipers smear...

Pass 1 Apr 2006 162,130 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 162,127 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Engine top cover is insecure.

Front suspension strut top mounts worn.

Off side wiper link badly worn.

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front road wheel a little distorted.

Rear brake discs and pads on wear limit. renew asap

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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S461 NGA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S461 NGA, 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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S461 NGA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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