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R121 COT

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,530 mi
Last recorded125,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 COT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 125,530 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Engine noisy

Front Auxiliary belt deteriorating

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot inner clip deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undershield obscuring components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust tail pipe fits poor

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

front wipers judder

noise from belt area

Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,829 miles

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

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

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

Nearside Rear Roughness when wheel is rotated

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Squeal from engine

Fail 3 Jan 2018 123,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

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

Nearside Rear Roughness when wheel is rotated

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Squeal from engine

Pass 29 Dec 2016 121,405 miles

All wheels difficult to rotate by hand

Central Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Floor pan corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheels on inspection (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipes/hoses deteriorating

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,281 miles

Corrosion forming on front & rear chassis rails

Engine cover & undershield

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorating

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,397 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 109,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorating

Faint roughness felt through nearside rear spring when wheel is rotated

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorating

Faint roughness felt through nearside rear spring when wheel is rotated

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,938 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 104,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 102,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 97,251 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 97,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,061 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 83,396 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside front fog lamp cracked

starter noisey

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,418 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 73,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 63,182 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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R121 COT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R121 COT, 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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R121 COT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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