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S704 KGA

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,268 mi
Last recorded104,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 KGA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 104,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,400 miles

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

exhaust fouling subframe..rear discs corroded..corrosion exhaust

Fail 24 Jun 2013 94,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust fouling subframe..rear discs corroded..corrosion exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,956 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 85,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion exhaust..front screen marked

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,705 miles

brake fluid level low..n/s door mirror insecure..fuel filter corroded..corrosion exhaust..front screen marked

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,784 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,600 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 76,600 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 64,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 55,865 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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S704 KGA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S704 KGA, 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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S704 KGA is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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