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S650 BKN

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,159 mi
Last recorded148,159 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS650 BKN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 148,159 miles

Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted both slight - Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges nearside and offside both - ( rear tyres both outer inner walls damaged only - worn cracked ) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight rack has play - ( Steering column top bearing slightly worn ) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - slight - ( worn / corroded ) (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill weak corroded slight - ( jacking area only - Vehicle structure has slight damage ) rear axle - ( suspension steering brakes parts and components corroded ) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 148,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Outer wipers - ( worn )

Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted both slight - Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges nearside and offside both - ( rear tyres both outer inner walls damaged only - worn cracked ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured slight (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill weak corroded slight - ( jacking area only - Vehicle structure has slight damage ) (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ( mist ) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight rack has play - ( Steering column top bearing slightly worn ) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats / folded down ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - slight - ( worn / corroded ) (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle - ( suspension steering brakes parts and components corroded ) (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 144,102 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody corrosion /front...centre brake pipes surface rust

Pass 8 Mar 2016 140,280 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded + under vehicle corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate + E.M.L (5.4.2)

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 140,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded + under vehicle corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate + E.M.L (5.4.2)

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 138,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 129,317 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 129,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 127,087 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 122,717 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 114,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,356 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 106,356 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 98,361 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 95,861 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 16 Oct 2006 95,861 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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S650 BKN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S650 BKN, 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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S650 BKN is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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