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R140 ORU

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,735 mi
Last recorded136,735 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 ORU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 136,735 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 136,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 127,519 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 127,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 127,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 122,728 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear back seat not fitted at time of test unable to check seat belt condishion

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2006 119,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 119,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 109,065 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 109,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R140 ORU is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R140 ORU, 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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What year was R140 ORU registered?

R140 ORU is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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