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S842 ATV

1999 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,353 mi
Last recorded80,353 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 ATV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 80,353 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 80,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 73,922 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,370 miles

3rd row seats missing preventing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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

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)

boot lock faulty - unable to open door

light wear in steering rack joints

Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,370 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

3rd row seats missing preventing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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

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)

boot lock faulty - unable to open door

light wear in steering rack joints

Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,161 miles

front inner disc pads appear to be getting down, also rear pads

wear starting in n/side front suspension leg top mounting

Fail 6 Dec 2007 58,160 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front inner disc pads appear to be getting down, also rear pads

wear starting in n/side front suspension leg top mounting

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,030 miles

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

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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S842 ATV 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 55.6%.

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 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 S842 ATV, 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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S842 ATV is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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