Ford Galaxy (1999)

12,966 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.2% first-time pass rate

1999 Ford Galaxy

CarHunch analysed 12,966 real MOT records for the 1999 Ford Galaxy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1999 Ford Galaxy is a notably unreliable choice by today's standards, with a first-time pass rate of just 65.2%—well below the UK average of 80%. One in four of these vehicles (25.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious concern for safety-critical systems and suggests these ageing MPVs need close scrutiny before purchase.

At nearly 110,000 miles on average, these Galaxies have genuinely high mileage for their age, and the data backs up what that wear means: you're looking at 4.2 failures per test and 18.8 advisories, indicating pervasive wear across brakes, suspension, and exhaust components. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the brake system, suspension geometry, and exhaust—don't rely on the MOT history alone to tell you if it's safe.

Below average reliability 14.8% below UK average
65.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
96,268
typical mileage
80,338–116,162 middle half
25.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.22
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1999 Ford Galaxy

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 25.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (62%) 8,013 65.1% 4.16
Diesel (38%) 4,914 65.5% 4.32
LPG (0%) 38 69.2% 3.5
Electric (0%) 1 63.6% 4

Mileage Distribution

Most 1999 Ford Galaxy vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

80,338
low mileage
96,268
typical
116,162
high mileage

Half of all 1999 Ford Galaxy vehicles fall between 80,338 and 116,162 miles.

1999 Ford Galaxy — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 253 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (6% of peak).

4,378 253 2014 2020

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.

MOT History Averages

11.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.22
Avg failures per vehicle
18.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Ford Galaxy

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 71.6%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 70.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 61%
    Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
  • 59.4%
    Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 57.6%
    Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 54.8%
    Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
  • 43.2%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 43%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.

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