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R121 VLM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,549 mi
Last recorded122,549 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 VLM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 122,549 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 122,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,895 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 113,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes greased or under-sealed preventing full inspection

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,851 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 101,851 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 98,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,371 miles

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

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 87,387 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexi worn

front brake discs lipped

Pass 31 Dec 2010 82,808 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 82,808 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

noise from steering colum

Pass 21 Dec 2009 77,250 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 77,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,732 miles

All four tyres on around 2mm on outer edges.

Centre exhaust hanger snapped from system.

Clunking through steering column possibly coming from steering rack.

Downpipe flexi damaged and worn.

Front brake discs worn.

O/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded.

Play in steering rack on both sides moreso on n/s/f.

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight bind in o/s/r brake.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

All four tyres on around 2mm on outer edges.

Centre exhaust hanger snapped from system.

Clunking through steering column possibly coming from steering rack.

Downpipe flexi damaged and worn.

Front brake discs worn.

O/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded.

Play in steering rack on both sides moreso on n/s/f.

Rear brake discs worn.

Slight bind in o/s/r brake.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 59,583 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 59,583 miles

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

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

n/s/f ABS reluctor ring insecure on joint.

slight knocking from steering rack.

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 VLM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R121 VLM, 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 VLM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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