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R201 EJN

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,246 mi
Last recorded69,246 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 EJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 69,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 61,201 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 61,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,760 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 23 Feb 2006 53,760 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R201 EJN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R201 EJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R201 EJN registered?

R201 EJN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R201 EJN safe to buy?

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