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S53 XVW

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,402 mi
Last recorded96,402 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 XVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,144 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,948 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,828 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 68,531 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,327 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

rear exhaust back box corroded on outer casing

Pass 13 Feb 2008 58,466 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 58,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

REAR EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

TOP OF GEAR BOX WET IN OIL

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,447 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 48,736 miles

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

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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S53 XVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S53 XVW, 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 S53 XVW registered?

S53 XVW is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 February 1999.

Is S53 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 XVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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