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R135 AOM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,383 mi
Last recorded99,383 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 AOM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 99,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve corroded

under body & components showing corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings & rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear shock absorber sleeve corroded

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,436 miles

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

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

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2014 91,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 88,259 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 88,259 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,983 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 85,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,063 miles

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,824 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 81,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 73,873 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,882 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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R135 AOM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R135 AOM, 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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R135 AOM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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