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R143 SCW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,188 mi
Last recorded91,188 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 SCW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 91,188 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 91,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corroding.

o/s inner tail light not working.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,000 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 84,997 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)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,851 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 77,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 64,851 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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R143 SCW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R143 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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R143 SCW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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