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S99 MSS

2005 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,578 mi
Last recorded151,578 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Galaxy96,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 MSS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 151,578 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 151,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 144,566 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 144,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s/f & o/s/f lens tarnished/reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 139,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Mounted on trailing arm) Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 139,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in half,perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Mounted on trailing arm) Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 136,363 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 133,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge/cut/cord show (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 130,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,208 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 126,208 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,497 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 119,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,095 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,366 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 105,365 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,842 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror loose.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,187 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,140 miles

Nearside Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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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S99 MSS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 96,750 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 S99 MSS, 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 21 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S99 MSS is a 2005 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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