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R120 JMW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 JMW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 89,063 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s door mirror damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe mounting plates corroded

rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s door mirror damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe mounting plates corroded

rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2011 85,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight lift in both front strut tops with wheels off ground

Pass 1 Aug 2010 80,596 miles

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

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

exhaust system in very poor condition

headlamp aims adjusted

offside front tyre just on limit at 1.6mm - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 71,093 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel uneven

Fail 6 Aug 2008 71,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 65,964 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 65,964 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,123 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,123 miles

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

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

whine from auxiliary belt area, possibly tensioner or A/C pump fault. recommend further investigation prior to failure of part, to prevent damage or breakdown

Pass 18 Nov 2005 59,183 miles

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2005 59,183 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

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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R120 JMW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R120 JMW, 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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R120 JMW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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