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R182 YOE

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,271 mi
Last recorded97,271 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 YOE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,271 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,793 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 87,119 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,227 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 83,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2012 79,246 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,601 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,873 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

slight weep around n/s/f cv boot

wiper mark on n/s of windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 60,958 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,211 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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R182 YOE is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R182 YOE, 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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R182 YOE is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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