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CAZ 8977

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,786 mi
Last recorded101,786 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 8977
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 101,786 miles

rear metal brake pipes on rear suspension starting to rust

slight play in front anti rollbar links

Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,501 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 14 Sep 2012 94,501 miles

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

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

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 21 Sep 2011 87,046 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 87,046 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front pads wearing low

passangers side reversing light not working

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,095 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 79,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,085 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer walls.

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Exhaust system getting rusty.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,293 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2006 46,937 miles

exhaust getting rusty

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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CAZ 8977 is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CAZ 8977, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAZ 8977 registered?

CAZ 8977 is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is CAZ 8977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 8977 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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