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S938 UEV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,080 mi
Last recorded105,080 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 UEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 105,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017
Fail 7 Mar 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 94,665 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,663 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,924 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 93,924 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,286 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 93,286 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished & cracked

offside mirror secured by tape

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,201 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracked in the tread grooves

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 92,201 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished & cracked in the tread grooves

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,576 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,514 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 88,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,337 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 83,596 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,848 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 81,848 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 78,643 miles

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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S938 UEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red 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 S938 UEV, 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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S938 UEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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