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S998 UGV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,055 mi
Last recorded78,055 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 UGV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2021 78,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,212 miles

Offside windscreen has a small chip lees than 10mm

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,301 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,856 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,856 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,341 miles

exhaust system very rusty

n/s/f top suspension mount slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,279 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,279 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

surface rust both rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,790 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre tread wearing thin on outer and inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,196 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing thin on edges of tread

Pass 27 Oct 2005 43,853 miles

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

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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S998 UGV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S998 UGV, 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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S998 UGV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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