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R142 FAV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,833 mi
Last recorded168,833 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 FAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 168,833 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 163,980 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 163,956 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 158,927 miles

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

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

flexi exhaust weak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 158,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

flexi exhaust weak

Pass 18 May 2012 152,469 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 152,469 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 137,623 miles

o/s headlamp glass cracked

both steering rack gaiters perishing

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall & wheel rim damaged

front lower arm rear bushes split

Fail 7 May 2011 137,277 miles

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

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

both steering rack gaiters perishing

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall & wheel rim damaged

exhaust system rusty

front lower arm rear bushes split

o/s headlamp glass cracked

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2010 115,702 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear side light partially illuminated

Fail 8 May 2010 115,612 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear side light partially illuminated

Pass 19 May 2009 104,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2009 104,726 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2008 97,704 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 97,654 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 90,044 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 90,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

plates loose in catalyst

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2006 83,278 miles

Advise:Front brake discs worn.

Advise:Front brake pads low.

Advise:O/s/f anti-roll bar link rubber split.

Advise:Rear exhaust rusty.

Advise:o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 May 2005 77,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 77,081 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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R142 FAV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R142 FAV, 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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R142 FAV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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