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S496 KDG

1999 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,404 mi
Last recorded173,404 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 KDG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 173,404 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 165,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 160,623 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 160,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 155,719 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 155,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 150,795 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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S496 KDG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol 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 S496 KDG, 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 S496 KDG registered?

S496 KDG is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S496 KDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 KDG 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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