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S563 CHJ

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,802 mi
Last recorded78,802 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,802 miles

front flexi part of exhaust has minor leak

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded .. cleaning and greasing is advised

n/s dorr mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust case in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2009 78,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flexi part of exhaust has minor leak

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded .. cleaning and greasing is advised

n/s dorr mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust case in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2009 78,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

REAR PADS LOW. N/S MIRROR DAMAGED. O/S TRACKROD BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,758 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear seats in the stowed position at time of test

Fail 19 Jun 2008 71,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear seats in the stowed position at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,467 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 59,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,402 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 47,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 47,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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S563 CHJ 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 S563 CHJ, 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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S563 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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