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R193 YWL

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,261 mi
Last recorded169,261 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 YWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 169,261 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 162,303 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 162,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/f bumper insecurely fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2006 137,558 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 137,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R193 YWL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R193 YWL, 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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What year was R193 YWL registered?

R193 YWL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R193 YWL safe to buy?

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