MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S540 SJU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S540 SJU, 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 S540 SJU registered?
S540 SJU is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 February 1999.
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