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R152 JMW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,122 mi
Last recorded132,122 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 JMW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 132,122 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 132,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Adrift

Pass 15 May 2008 122,468 miles

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

Child Seats Fitted In All Rear Seats - Belts OK

Front Brake Pads Low

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusting

Slight Blow Fron Centre Exhaust Joint

Slight Play In Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link

Pass 16 May 2007 114,269 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 114,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

nearside rear secondary side light inop

play and lift in front strut top mountings

spare tyre below limit

steering rack gaitors perished

Pass 24 Feb 2006 99,793 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 99,793 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R152 JMW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R152 JMW, 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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R152 JMW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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