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S955 WOF

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,916 mi
Last recorded136,916 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 WOF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 136,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 136,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2015 128,556 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 128,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,212 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 Jun 2013 111,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,311 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2012 103,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,314 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 98,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,756 miles

rear passenger seat removed not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 66,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 59,002 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer/clamp corroided

Fail 10 Jun 2006 59,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer/clamp corroided

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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S955 WOF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S955 WOF, 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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S955 WOF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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