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R146 UMJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 132,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 125,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 120,479 miles

Exhaust is rusty.Front chassis is rusty. †Front number plate is poor. †Wheel rims are damaged.

Front brake pads appear low. † Nail in NSF TYRE

Park at nearside is low,.,.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 120,294 miles

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

Exhaust system getting corroded and catalyst box rattles inside (Breaking up inside box)

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F tyre has nail stuck in at inner tread area

O/S/F chassis area by subframe mount getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/R outer B/Pad getting very low and inner pads seem low also

O/S/R wheel outer rim abit bent and N/S/F wheel inner rim

P/Brake efficiency low and near 16% MIN limit

Pass 23 Aug 2006 115,363 miles

Exhaust center core loose and rattling.

Rear of exhaust very rusty.

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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R146 UMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R146 UMJ, 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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R146 UMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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