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R238 KFL

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,135 mi
Last recorded106,135 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 KFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 106,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,659 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 102,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 101,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 101,340 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 99,375 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 99,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 96,745 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,710 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,638 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 94,638 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,673 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 92,632 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 223,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 210,113 miles

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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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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