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R202 EJN

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,044 mi
Last recorded177,044 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 EJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2007 177,044 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 176,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 176,983 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 165,671 miles

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R202 EJN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R202 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.

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What year was R202 EJN registered?

R202 EJN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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