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S524 UND

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,490 mi
Last recorded117,490 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 UND
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 117,490 miles

corrosion starting osr sill/floor area.

rear tyres getting close on edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2013 112,207 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres bold on inner edges.

osr metal brake pipe startring to corrode.

osr of sill/floor corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 112,207 miles

both rear tyres bold on inner edges.

osr metal brake pipe startring to corrode.

osr of sill/floor corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 108,974 miles

both rear tyres bold on inner edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 102,520 miles

rear tyres close to bold on inner edges.

Fail 26 Feb 2011 102,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres close to bold on inner edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 96,034 miles

slight movement starting ns track rod end.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 89,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,251 miles

both rear tyres close to bold on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2007 74,790 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 74,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 66,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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S524 UND is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S524 UND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S524 UND registered?

S524 UND is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S524 UND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 UND shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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