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S954 VOG

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

227,862 mi
Last recorded227,862 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 VOG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 227,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front chassis legs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

One of two side lights inoperative on offside rear

Rear brake pipes corroded

Some corrosion to front exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2020 227,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front chassis legs corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

One of two side lights inoperative on offside rear

Rear brake pipes corroded

Some corrosion to front exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2019 210,663 miles

Front and rear indicators faded

Front chassis legs corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 192,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Damage to nearside front headlight

Damage to outer sills

Front chassis slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 176,980 miles

Nearside rear one of two side lights not working

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 160,006 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear one of two side lights not working

Pass 11 Aug 2015 139,620 miles

Front brake discs worn/pitted/scored

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,295 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust holed and blowing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 87,035 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,684 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S954 VOG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S954 VOG, 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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S954 VOG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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