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R226 FBD

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,494 mi
Last recorded170,494 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 FBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 170,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front wipers deteriorating

partial centre brake light - cooling header tank cap missing

Fail 22 Feb 2013 170,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front wipers deteriorating

partial centre brake light - cooling header tank cap missing

Pass 3 Feb 2012 163,904 miles

Advise,general body corrosion,oil leak.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 163,904 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Advise,general body corrosion,oil leak.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 157,454 miles

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

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

Oil leak

emissions just pass - catalyst weak

offside front c/v gaiter weeping

temp gauge faulty

Fail 4 Feb 2011 157,454 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both front & offside rear indicator light turning white

emissions just pass - catalyst weak

offside front c/v gaiter weeping

temp gauge faulty

Pass 16 Feb 2010 152,764 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2010 152,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front & offside rearindicator lights turning white - clutch worn

Pass 12 Feb 2009 148,204 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 148,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking & low depth to both rear tyres

front & rear number plates deteriorating

reaw wiper arm siezed

Pass 15 Feb 2008 141,750 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both number plates deteriorating

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis member

Fail 15 Feb 2008 141,750 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both number plates deteriorating

slight corrosion to nearside front chassis member

Fail 15 Feb 2007 133,570 miles

24% inbalance accross front brakes

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriating

both front tyres under inflated

cracking to both rear tyre treads

front and rear number plates deteriating

slight paly in o/s/f steering

Pass 15 Feb 2007 133,570 miles

24% inbalance accross front brakes

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake flexi hoses deteriating

both front tyres under inflated

cracking to both rear tyre treads

front and rear number plates deteriating

slight paly in o/s/f steering

Fail 10 Feb 2006 126,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

chip in windsreen (zone b)

emissions on limit

front & rear number plates deteriorating

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2006 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

chip in windsreen (zone b)

emissions on limit

front & rear number plates deteriorating

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding

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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R226 FBD is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R226 FBD, 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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R226 FBD is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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