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S468 LRU

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,157 mi
Last recorded118,157 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 LRU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 118,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers sear slight movement in back corner

front number plate loose

front tyres perishing in tread

front wipers split

offside back seat not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust joint slight blow

rear wiper blade very poor

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion front suspension components

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 118,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers sear slight movement in back corner

front number plate loose

front tyres perishing in tread

front wipers split

offside back seat not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust joint slight blow

rear wiper blade very poor

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion front suspension components

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 30 May 2012 117,913 miles

all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

all brake pipes showing surface corrosion

all suspension and steering parts showing surface corrosion

bonnett difficult to open

chips in windscreen

front discs showing corrosion on inside facing

rear silencer showing corrosion

slight lift in drop links

slight wear showing in steering rack rods

Pass 25 May 2011 117,737 miles

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

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

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

discs poor condition

front and rear anti roll bars rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 22 May 2010 117,332 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 May 2009 116,786 miles

all indicator bulbs showing deteration

chips in windscreen

front discs showing surface corrsion on inside facings

front tyres wearing on shoulders

n/s/r inner side light bulb inop

rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion

rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

rear no plate showing delamination

rear seats not fitted disabilty crane fitted

slight knock in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2008 115,851 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust heavily corroded

indicator bulbs showing slight discoloration

rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

rear no plate showing tarnish

rear seats not fitted disabilty crane fitted

slight knock in rack

Pass 4 May 2007 113,038 miles

rear indicators going white †exhaust in poor condition †play in both front strut tops †knock in the steering ? †both c,v joints clicking/worn

Pass 8 May 2006 106,104 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 106,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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S468 LRU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S468 LRU, 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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S468 LRU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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