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K999 EVS

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,401 mi
Last recorded72,401 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 EVS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,401 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 70,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,227 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,333 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,673 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,663 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,475 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,894 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,258 miles

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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K999 EVS is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K999 EVS, 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 K999 EVS registered?

K999 EVS is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K999 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K999 EVS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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