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A16 KCE

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,645 mi
Last recorded114,645 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KCE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 114,645 miles

advise slight movement in handbrake lever and r/o/s tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 104,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

cut in tread on o/s/f

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2006 97,909 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 97,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A16 KCE is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 KCE, 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 A16 KCE registered?

A16 KCE is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is A16 KCE safe to buy?

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