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R202 EPU

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,947 mi
Last recorded88,947 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 EPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

passengers mirror has slight damage

Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when the foot brake is applied

(2.2A.1b)The steering wheel when rocked side to side has slight free play/wear present less than 013mm,see also section (2.2B.1f)

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack track rod end ball joint is slightly worn

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front suspension top mounting has lateral movement present,lift and longitudinal movement present approximately 010mm,it appears the suspension is ready for a repair service

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(3.6G.2b)The brake reservoir fluid level cannot be seen due to a serious impeared visability of the reservoir

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted.The front wheels have bolt(s) missing seen from the rear,the rear wheels require checking for presence and security

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating.The centre exhaust case is deteriorating.The rear exhaust clamp is missing

(7.1.1b)The centre exhaust silencer has a support mounting detached

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust pipe(s) flanges are slightly leaking

(8.1.1a)The nearside door mirror has been secured by a temporary means

(8.1.1b)The nearside door mirror is slightly damaged

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washer(s) one of two do not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

(8.3.1d)The windscren swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2010 84,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,520 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 82,520 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 82,503 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 May 2008 76,057 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 76,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2007 73,875 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 73,872 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

emergeny fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,503 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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R202 EPU is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EPU, 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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R202 EPU is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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