MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Strut top mounting worn
Nearside Front outrigger corroded but just outside suspension prescribed area
Nearside Front sill end corroded but outside any prescribed area
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Strut top mounting worn
Nearside Front outrigger corroded but just outside suspension prescribed area
Nearside Front sill end corroded but outside any prescribed area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front sill end corroded but outside any prescribed area
Nearside Front strut top mounting worn
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but outside suspension prescribed area
Offside Front Outrigger corroded but just outside suspension prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front sill end corroded but outside any prescribed area
Nearside Front strut top mounting worn
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but outside suspension prescribed area
Offside Front Outrigger corroded but just outside suspension prescribed area
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but just outside any prescribed area
Offside Front indicator half full of water
Offside Front outrigger corroded & holed but just outside suspension prescribed area
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but just outside seat belt prescribed area
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / floor edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer sill corroded but just outside seat belt prescribed area
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front both tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber ounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front outer sill & floor edge corroded, holed & distorted but JUST outside seat belt prescribed area
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Front both tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber ounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front outer sill & floor edge corroded, holed & distorted but JUST outside seat belt prescribed area
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front engine under tray insecure
Offside Front inner & outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front engine under tray insecure
Offside Front inner & outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front outer sill corroded
Offside Inner track rod has slight play in joint
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear and offside front tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated
corrosion to chassis rails at front
corrosion to chassis rails at rear
offside front tyre wearing low inner edge
play in offside steering rack inner joint
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill
Both sides rear shock absorbers covers corroded.
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside steering rack has play.
Both front tyres worn on inner edge
N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight play in o/s steering rack
Oil leak
o/s/f inner cv boot starting split
play in o/s steering rack arm inner joint
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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S979 KGF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 S979 KGF, 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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S979 KGF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 November 1998.
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