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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed CO% and Lambda very high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Inner door card fell off
Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension components corroded
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDERSIDE OF SILL AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.176 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + splits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clips missing (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn + splits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clips missing (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip not secure (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
movement in both upper suspension top mounts
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip not secure (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
movement in both upper suspension top mounts
MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCERS IN VERY POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCERS IN VERY POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
BOTH REAR DAMPERS WHEN EXTENDED, SHOWING CORROSION TO OUTER CASING
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FRONT PIPE EXHAUST HANGER WEAK AND MATING FLANGE TO CENTER ALSO CORRODED AND WEAK
Offside Rear MINOR BINDING PRESENT, HOWEVER, STILL ABLE TO TEST BEARING
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT INNER TIE RODS (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS REAR MOST BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TYRE SIZES DIFFERENT ON FRONT TO REAR
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DETERIORATED AND NON REFLECTIVE (0.1 (d))
BOTH REAR DAMPERS WHEN EXTENDED, SHOWING CORROSION TO OUTER CASING
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FRONT PIPE EXHAUST HANGER WEAK AND MATING FLANGE TO CENTER ALSO CORRODED AND WEAK
Offside Rear MINOR BINDING PRESENT, HOWEVER, STILL ABLE TO TEST BEARING
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT INNER TIE RODS (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS REAR MOST BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
TYRE SIZES DIFFERENT ON FRONT TO REAR
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
different size tyres front to rear
front exhaust hangers weak and joints
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (2.4.G.2)
different size tyres front to rear
front exhaust hangers weak and joints
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight lift at both front top shock absorber mounts
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
centre and rear exhaust condition poor
air bag light on
centre and rear exhaust section condition poor
front discs condition poor
rear silencer condition poor
both rear discs condition poor
rear silencer condition poor
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/side front antiroll bar link lower link boot split
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust condition poor
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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S917 KEW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 S917 KEW, 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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S917 KEW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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