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S984 EAN

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,136 mi
Last recorded184,136 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 EAN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 184,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 184,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 179,371 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 172,995 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to limit

slight blow on exhaust

slight wear rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 4 Nov 2008 168,720 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 161,816 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 161,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 151,454 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 151,454 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 138,441 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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S984 EAN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S984 EAN, 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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What year was S984 EAN registered?

S984 EAN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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