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R155 WCY

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,080 mi
Last recorded161,080 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 WCY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 161,080 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 161,073 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 161,073 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)

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

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust middle section corroded clip missing

nail in offside rear tyre ( rubbed on inner wall)

nearside front fog light not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 154,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poor

previous welding repaires carried out

Fail 31 May 2012 154,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust poor

previous welding repaires carried out

Pass 12 May 2011 152,285 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 152,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 148,685 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 148,685 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 141,141 miles

slight lip both front discs

slight play developing steering column

slight play n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 16 May 2008 133,328 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 16 May 2008 133,328 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)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 May 2007 125,754 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front no. plate cracked

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2006 115,330 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 115,329 miles

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

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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R155 WCY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R155 WCY, 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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R155 WCY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 June 1998.

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