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R118 WAM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,354 mi
Last recorded178,354 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 WAM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 178,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 169,880 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fuel cap of temporary but locking type fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to split at outer edge of tread

Fail 23 May 2013 169,878 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

Exhaust front & centre mounting brackets adrift

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

Fuel cap of temporary but locking type fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to split at outer edge of tread

Pass 30 Apr 2012 159,992 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 159,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 155,859 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 155,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 148,903 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 142,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 134,912 miles

1 of 5 high level stop lights bulb not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

mid to rear exhaust clamp missing but not blowing

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

offside front sidelight light output dim

Pass 18 May 2007 126,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 116,699 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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R118 WAM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R118 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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R118 WAM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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