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S979 KGF

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

209,345 mi
Last recorded209,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 KGF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 209,345 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 209,310 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 207,059 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 206,998 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 204,667 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 200,577 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 200,552 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 198,027 miles

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) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 197,994 miles

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) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 194,770 miles

Front engine under tray insecure

Offside Front inner & outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 194,770 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 191,505 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Inner track rod has slight play in joint

Pass 28 Oct 2014 186,980 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 182,528 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 175,820 miles

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.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 170,611 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 164,739 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 157,331 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2008 150,031 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv boot starting split

play in o/s steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 22 Oct 2007 141,423 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 141,423 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 130,680 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 130,680 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 114,739 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 114,739 miles

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)

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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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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