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S696 VPP

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,576 mi
Last recorded142,576 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 VPP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 142,576 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 142,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2012 136,655 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 130,668 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 123,618 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 123,316 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,744 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 106,744 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,997 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 87,973 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust clamp broken and corroded

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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S696 VPP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S696 VPP, 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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S696 VPP is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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