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S951 RVW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,888 mi
Last recorded112,888 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 RVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,768 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 111,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 110,120 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2013 108,586 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,247 miles

general corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2011 102,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 96,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 85,010 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,626 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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S951 RVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S951 RVW, 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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What year was S951 RVW registered?

S951 RVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S951 RVW safe to buy?

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