MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,135 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust silencer in poor condition
o/s sill damaged by jacking but not considered excessive
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
all brake pipes rusty
both front cv gaitors slightly perished
exhaust in poor condition
rear brake ferrules rusty
slight play both front anti roll bar D bushes
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
all brake pipes rusty
both front cv gaitors slightly perished
exhaust in poor condition
rear brake ferrules rusty
slight play both front anti roll bar D bushes
all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion
all suspension and brake parts showing corrosion
both anti-roll bar fixings in poor condition
centre silencer in poor condition
clutch release bearing /clutch noisy
engine oil leak
front discs showing scoring on inside facings, rears showing corrosion around edges
n/s/f tyre worn low at 1.6-2.0mm
n/s/r tyre wall heavily cracked and scuffed
o/s/f seat belt in poor condition very poor to return
o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders
oil misting around powewr steering resevoir
parking brake warning light staying on
power steering pipes heavily corroded
rear number plate showing delamination
rear,front and front to rear brake pipes corroded
third row of seats not fitted unable to check seat belt operation,check belt condition ok
tow bar fitted electric bracket corroded and in poor condition
unable to check brake fluid level
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all brake hose metal ends showing corrosion
all suspension and brake parts showing corrosion
both anti-roll bar fixings in poor condition
centre silencer in poor condition
clutch release bearing /clutch noisy
engine oil leak
front discs showing scoring on inside facings, rears showing corrosion around edges
n/s/f tyre worn low at 1.6-2.0mm
n/s/r tyre wall heavily cracked and scuffed
o/s/f seat belt in poor condition very poor to return
o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders
oil misting around powewr steering resevoir
parking brake warning light staying on
power steering pipes heavily corroded
rear number plate showing delamination
rear,front and front to rear brake pipes corroded
third row of seats not fitted unable to check seat belt operation,check belt condition ok
tow bar fitted electric bracket corroded and in poor condition
unable to check brake fluid level
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
air con pipes insecure
fan belt in poor condition
near side rear unevenly worn
oil leak
rear exhaust clamp missing
slight play in steering
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
air con pipes insecure
fan belt in poor condition
near side rear unevenly worn
oil leak
rear exhaust clamp missing
slight play in steering
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near side rear tyre side wall poor condition
rear anti roll bar rusty
rear discs rusty and pitted
rear exhaust clamp missing but secure
rear suspension arms rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
near side rear tyre side wall poor condition
rear anti roll bar rusty
rear discs rusty and pitted
rear exhaust clamp missing but secure
rear suspension arms rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R238 KFL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R238 KFL, 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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R238 KFL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 January 1998.
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