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S948 AUD

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,626 mi
Last recorded141,626 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 AUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 141,626 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to outer edges of both rear brake discs

slight damage to front number plate

some perishing to both front flexible brake pipes

Fail 11 Aug 2011 141,626 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to outer edges of both rear brake discs

slight damage to front number plate

some perishing to both front flexible brake pipes

Fail 13 Aug 2010 130,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to outer edge of os rear brake disc

ns front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2010 130,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to outer edge of os rear brake disc

ns front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 111,710 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to entire exhaust system

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

ns rear tyre worn on both edges

os rear tyre worn on inner edge to legal limit

some damage to ns rear lamp lens

Fail 14 Aug 2009 111,710 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to entire exhaust system

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

ns rear tyre worn on both edges

os rear tyre worn on inner edge to legal limit

some damage to ns rear lamp lens

Pass 20 Aug 2008 108,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

exhaust system in a corroded condition

front number plate cracked

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

os rear lamp lens holed

some wear in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2008 108,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades deteriorated

exhaust system in a corroded condition

front number plate cracked

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

os rear lamp lens holed

some wear in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2007 97,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system in a corroded condition

os rear indicator lamp lens holed

Pass 16 Aug 2007 97,422 miles

exhaust system in a corroded condition

os rear indicator lamp lens holed

Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,664 miles

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

os rear indicator lamp lens damaged †slight oil leak from ns front shock absorber †exhaust system in a corroded condition

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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S948 AUD is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S948 AUD, 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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S948 AUD is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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