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S956 KJM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,498 mi
Last recorded154,498 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 KJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 154,498 miles

both front flex brake hoses perished

offside rear shock upper cover corroded

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Fail 17 Oct 2012 154,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front flex brake hoses perished

offside rear shock upper cover corroded

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 13 Oct 2011 148,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine noisy

Fail 13 Oct 2011 148,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2010 138,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

ns door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2009 129,177 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 120,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 113,681 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 104,040 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,070 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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S956 KJM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S956 KJM, 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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S956 KJM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S956 KJM safe to buy?

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