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S474 CSG

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,240 mi
Last recorded167,240 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 CSG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 167,240 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 167,240 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 140,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 131,753 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 131,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 122,696 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 112,915 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 112,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 104,214 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 104,214 miles

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

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

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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S474 CSG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S474 CSG, 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 S474 CSG registered?

S474 CSG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S474 CSG safe to buy?

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