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R241 HTW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,726 mi
Last recorded141,726 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 HTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 141,726 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread. Keep a check.

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre stop light disconnected.

Front exhaust mounting broken.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 141,726 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread. Keep a check.

Centre stop light disconnected.

Front exhaust mounting broken.

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 132,385 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Wipers smeary.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 132,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 124,283 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Both rear tyres have cracks on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Aug 2012 124,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread.

Both rear tyres have cracks on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 117,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Rust starting in rear of N/S sill.

Slight play in rack.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 117,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Rust starting in rear of N/S sill.

Slight play in rack.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,121 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 111,115 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres pershed

Pass 24 Aug 2009 104,294 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2009 104,294 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 94,718 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,750 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 77,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HTW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R241 HTW, 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 HTW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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