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S926 RLC

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,151 mi
Last recorded149,151 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 RLC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 149,151 miles

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 149,100 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 138,422 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

cannot fully test seatbelts as centre seat and both rear seats removed

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Dec 2011 138,422 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

cannot fully test seatbelts as centre seat and both rear seats removed

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Jan 2011 128,771 miles

1x front exhaust brackets broken

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 128,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1x front exhaust brackets broken

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 122,238 miles

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

fan belt poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2010 122,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

fan belt poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2009 111,474 miles

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 106,362 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 106,358 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 98,258 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,333 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 90,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S926 RLC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S926 RLC, 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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S926 RLC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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