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R203 EJN

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,374 mi
Last recorded173,374 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 EJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 173,374 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass broken.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 172,870 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s door mirror glass broken.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 162,042 miles

Front o/s bumper damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silancer in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2013 162,042 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Front o/s bumper damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silancer in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2012 154,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 150,000 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2010 138,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 126,272 miles

front exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2008 111,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 98,777 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2007 98,777 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,704 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 87,695 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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R203 EJN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R203 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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R203 EJN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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