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S915 KSN

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,445 mi
Last recorded182,445 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 KSN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 182,445 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 181,688 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 181,643 miles

Emissions not tested as exhaust system blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 179,848 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 179,806 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut bottom casting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 176,891 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 176,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 172,923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 169,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 165,797 miles

o/s/f indicator slightly white

o/s/f chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 13 Aug 2014 165,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f chassis showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f indicator slightly white

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 7 Aug 2013 162,778 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

o/s/r brake pipe from flexi to caliper showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2012 158,675 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2011 154,756 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 150,892 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 12 Aug 2009 146,835 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 141,956 miles

slight leak on power steering preesure switch

Pass 25 Jul 2007 136,582 miles

both front brake disks getting thin

Pass 2 Aug 2006 131,677 miles

All brake pipes are heavly greasd

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 123,671 miles

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

general surface corrosion on exhaust

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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S915 KSN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S915 KSN, 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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S915 KSN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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