MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,285 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine misfire
os inner wing corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine misfire
os inner wing corroded
n/s rear tyre getting close to limits
o/s front tyre ON LIMIT now - advise replace
o/s rear tyre tread in poor condition & getting close to limits
Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s rear tyre getting close to limits
o/s front tyre ON LIMIT now - advise replace
o/s rear tyre tread in poor condition & getting close to limits
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
centre + rear exhaust boxes corroding but not blowing
n/s front tyre getting close to limit
o/s + n/s front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake pads may be worn - advise attention
slight corrosion on brake pipe to n/s rear calliper
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
centre + rear exhaust boxes corroding but not blowing
n/s front tyre getting close to limit
o/s + n/s front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake pads may be worn - advise attention
slight corrosion on brake pipe to n/s rear calliper
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S993 SMB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 S993 SMB, 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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S993 SMB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 August 1998.
Is S993 SMB safe to buy?
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