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R226 GVW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,078 mi
Last recorded128,078 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 128,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 128,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 121,314 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light has been disconnected

nearside rear step sill has slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

only one rear passenger seat fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2011 121,311 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light has been disconnected

nearside rear step sill has slight corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on shoulders

only one rear passenger seat fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 116,745 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

eye level brake light disconected

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2010 116,745 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

eye level brake light disconected

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2009 112,402 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

nearside rear step sill corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2008 104,010 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 104,010 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,717 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,340 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 86,283 miles

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

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

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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R226 GVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R226 GVW safe to buy?

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