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S950 AEV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,098 mi
Last recorded148,098 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 AEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 148,098 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 148,098 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 145,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 141,247 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2014 141,246 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2013 136,966 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 136,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 125,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,123 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 113,037 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,750 miles

Both wipers leave lines

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts in it inner side wall, none of which reach the cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear (rear) seat collapsed.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate is visiable from distance but only just.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear brake hose ferrules are corroded slightly

Both wipers leave lines

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts in it inner side wall, none of which reach the cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear (rear) seat collapsed.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate is visiable from distance but only just.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,515 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 98,514 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 91,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 85,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 85,523 miles

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

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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S950 AEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S950 AEV, 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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S950 AEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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