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S543 CAV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,346 mi
Last recorded132,346 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 CAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,487 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,502 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 124,493 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 115,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,310 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 109,309 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,534 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 104,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,725 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 95,718 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,380 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,835 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 77,780 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,360 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,493 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,316 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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S543 CAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S543 CAV, 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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S543 CAV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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