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S520 XWC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,717 mi
Last recorded152,717 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 XWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 152,717 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside front inner rack end has play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brakelight not working

little spots over front windscreen

offside door mirror cracked not affecting view to the rear

rear registration plate water marked

Fail 31 Aug 2010 152,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside front inner rack end has play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brakelight not working

little spots over front windscreen

offside door mirror cracked not affecting view to the rear

rear registration plate water marked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 139,245 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bulb out in high level brake light

nearside and offside rear rear seats not in vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2008 125,231 miles

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

heatshield round catalist loose an rattling

nearside rear (rear) seat not in vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2008 125,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

heatshield round catalist loose an rattling

nearside rear (rear) seat not in vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,583 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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S520 XWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S520 XWC, 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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S520 XWC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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