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R240 SRY

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,587 mi
Last recorded167,587 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 SRY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 167,587 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 23 May 2011 167,580 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 161,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 161,495 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 152,980 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 152,980 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 134,004 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 134,004 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 122,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 113,077 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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R240 SRY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R240 SRY, 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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What year was R240 SRY registered?

R240 SRY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R240 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 SRY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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