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R124 SCW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,912 mi
Last recorded178,912 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 SCW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 178,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 165,765 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 165,762 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 148,565 miles

Drivers sun visor not fitted

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

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

Rear number plate slightly faded

Screen cracked in black opaque edging at base of screen not affecting drivers veiw

Fail 30 Mar 2009 148,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Drivers sun visor not fitted

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

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

Rear number plate slightly faded

Screen cracked in black opaque edging at base of screen not affecting drivers veiw

Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 102,356 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 102,355 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box corrodded

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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R124 SCW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R124 SCW, 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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R124 SCW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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