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R241 EAW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,738 mi
Last recorded230,738 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 EAW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 230,738 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 230,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

all rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside door mirror repaired with tape

offside front top mount has slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2010 222,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 211,882 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2010 211,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2009 203,987 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 191,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 174,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 157,514 miles

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

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 EAW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EAW, 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 EAW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R241 EAW safe to buy?

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