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S502 NMJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,282 mi
Last recorded189,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 189,282 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 189,281 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Upper Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Centre Rear Upper Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 176,390 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 161,670 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 161,670 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 142,674 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 115,579 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 115,579 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Screen scored

nail in tyre

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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S502 NMJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 S502 NMJ, 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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S502 NMJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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