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S91 MEW

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,622 mi
Last recorded128,622 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 MEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 128,622 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 128,608 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,689 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 121,683 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,471 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 114,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre and rear exhaust system in very poor condition will requre attension in very near future

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,351 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 29 Jun 2015 109,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust braket insecure but system still supported.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,336 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,962 miles

Front brake discs advanced wear

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs advanced wear

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,732 miles

rear silencer has advanced corrosion and will require attension in very near future.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 86,802 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,544 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 76,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,402 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2008 70,402 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,695 miles

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

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

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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S91 MEW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S91 MEW, 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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S91 MEW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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