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S987 TAO

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,288 mi
Last recorded183,288 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 TAO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 183,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 169,137 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 169,137 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 151,780 miles

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

front antiroll bar linkage rubber boots split

front windscreen wiper linkage worn /poorly repaired

Fail 24 Oct 2007 150,843 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front antiroll bar links rubber boots split

front and rear registration plates in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition /worn

wiper linkage very worn/poorly repaired

Pass 14 Nov 2006 136,368 miles

exhaust fouling rear subframe

Pass 7 Nov 2005 119,395 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 119,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S987 TAO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S987 TAO, 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 S987 TAO registered?

S987 TAO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S987 TAO safe to buy?

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