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S547 UKL

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,928 mi
Last recorded119,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS547 UKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,928 miles

back exshaust box corroded

both front flexi brake hosesd cracked

center rear stop lamp in op (wireing not visable)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

play in steering column (up and down at steering wheel)

slight play in both front top strutt mounts

Fail 2 Jul 2012 119,925 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

back exshaust box corroded

both front flexi brake hosesd cracked

center rear stop lamp in op (wireing not visable)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

play in steering column (up and down at steering wheel)

slight play in both front top strutt mounts

Fail 9 Jun 2012 119,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Both front top strut mounts have wear in them

N/S/Front indicator light unit is loose

Parking brake only just passes with 19%

Rear exhaust box is poor

Pass 16 May 2011 109,853 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Fail 12 May 2011 109,774 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front numberplate cracked

Pass 13 May 2010 98,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 87,033 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 85,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 74,550 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing

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

Rear wiper Blade does not clear the screen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 74,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside door mirror cover missing

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

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

Rear wiper Blade does not clear the screen

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 68,561 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 68,524 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level on minimum

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corrodded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,052 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 63,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S547 UKL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 113,496 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 S547 UKL, 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 28 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S547 UKL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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