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R103 CNM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

196,858 mi
Last recorded196,858 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 CNM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 196,858 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

nsf osf chassie rusting

nsr osr suspention rusting

rear brake pipes underseal on

Fail 23 Jul 2012 196,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on dash

nsf osf chassie rusting

nsr osr suspention rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2011 192,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN FRONT NEARSIDE CV BOOT INSECURE

Pass 7 Jul 2010 185,491 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2010 185,491 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 185,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 177,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 171,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 162,632 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 162,622 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 155,495 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 155,489 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R103 CNM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,306cc 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 R103 CNM, 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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R103 CNM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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