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S542 REL

1999 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,818 mi
Last recorded153,818 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 REL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 May 2011 153,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 144,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 135,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 127,345 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 113,551 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 100,683 miles

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

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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S542 REL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S542 REL, 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 S542 REL registered?

S542 REL is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S542 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 REL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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