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S910 EVK

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,762 mi
Last recorded163,762 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 EVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 163,762 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 163,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 150,494 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 150,332 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 140,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front break discs pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 140,019 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front break discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 133,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 123,822 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 115,955 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 115,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 109,021 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 109,021 miles

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

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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S910 EVK is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S910 EVK, 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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S910 EVK is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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