MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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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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