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F6 SPT

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,978 mi
Last recorded84,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 SPT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,126 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 83,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 80,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant system requires checking vehicle smells of coolant in car and is damp inside vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,417 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 78,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,658 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front anti roll bar linkige dust cover

Pass 10 Dec 2012 68,741 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,686 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,792 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn thin to limits

both rear tyres walls poor and cracks

nearside rear tyre slight wear at edges

Fail 13 Dec 2010 60,792 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn thin to limits

both rear tyres walls poor and cracks

nearside rear tyre slight wear at edges

Fail 1 May 2010 57,457 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 57,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,361 miles

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

needs rear wiper blades

Fail 1 May 2009 51,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

needs rear wiper blades

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,659 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,862 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 40,862 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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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F6 SPT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F6 SPT, 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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F6 SPT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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