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R241 CNG

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 CNG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 117,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 117,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 113,599 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 113,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,559 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 110,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,259 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 103,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,574 miles

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 15 Jan 2015 95,292 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box clamp broken but system secure

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,292 miles

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

rear exhaust box clamp broken but system secure

Pass 23 Dec 2013 90,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,582 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 83,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,795 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,775 miles

front centre box mounting broken but system secure

Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,499 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 60,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,131 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 54,041 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 49,482 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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R241 CNG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R241 CNG, 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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R241 CNG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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