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M40 NRG

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,128 mi
Last recorded103,128 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 NRG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 103,128 miles

Middle & Rear exhaust silencer beginning to corrode/deteriorate very slight leak but passed mot.

Fail 3 Mar 2008 103,128 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Middle & Rear exhaust silencer beginning to corrode/deteriorate very slight leak but passed mot.

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover split.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside & Nearside front Flexi Brake Hose x 2 beginning to deteriorate/perish.

Offside & Nearside front lower wishbone (rear) bush x 2 beginning to deteriorate

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin insecure/corroded but not leaking.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover split.

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

Offside & Nearside front Flexi Brake Hose x 2 beginning to deteriorate/perish.

Offside & Nearside front lower wishbone (rear) bush x 2 beginning to deteriorate

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin insecure/corroded but not leaking.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,319 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 81,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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M40 NRG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M40 NRG, 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 M40 NRG registered?

M40 NRG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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