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S89 UKL

1998 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,798 mi
Last recorded112,798 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 UKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 112,798 miles

Brake servo pipe poor condition

Centre stop light not fully illuminating

Grease around offside outer drive shaft boot

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,798 miles

Brake servo pipe poor condition

Centre stop light not fully illuminating

Grease around offside outer drive shaft boot

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,143 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 91,050 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 10 Oct 2008 84,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 77,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 69,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 60,406 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 60,258 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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)

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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S89 UKL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S89 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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What year was S89 UKL registered?

S89 UKL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S89 UKL safe to buy?

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