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S543 WAM

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,469 mi
Last recorded111,469 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 WAM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 111,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,613 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on outer side

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

O/S spindal has slight play

battery insecure, fail from april 2012

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,613 miles

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

battery insecure, fail from april 2012

N/S/R tyre cracking on outer side

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

O/S spindal has slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 80,461 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted & rippled

both front wipers split

Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,590 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 74,036 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 68,234 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 WAM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WAM, 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 S543 WAM registered?

S543 WAM is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S543 WAM safe to buy?

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