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S91 OTR

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,958 mi
Last recorded192,958 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 OTR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 192,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system badly corroded / clip on rear silencer missing.

Horn button broken

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2017 192,916 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system badly corroded / clip on rear silencer missing.

Horn button broken

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 May 2016 187,710 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear silencer rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2016 187,673 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2015 181,021 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 173,276 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 165,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 157,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 148,848 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 148,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 139,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 127,737 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 117,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 107,352 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 107,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

offside rear tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2006 91,691 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jul 2006 91,691 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one rear seat missing at time of test

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 OTR is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S91 OTR, 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 OTR is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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