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R103 WAM

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,844 mi
Last recorded202,844 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 WAM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 202,844 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 202,826 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 196,077 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 196,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 188,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 182,822 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 182,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 169,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 153,680 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2006 149,868 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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R103 WAM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R103 WAM, 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 R103 WAM registered?

R103 WAM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R103 WAM safe to buy?

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