MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,941 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front exhaust corroded
Nearside front floor pan corroded
Both rear brake ferrulles corroded
Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Both rear tyres worn on edges and slightly perished
Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear one of two side lights not working
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front door corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Slight play in nearside front steering rack end
Underbody corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front exhaust support bracket broken
both front tyres have slight wear to the outside edges
front exhaust flexy section is deteriorated
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
centre and rear exhaust box rusty
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R248 JMW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R248 JMW, 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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R248 JMW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R248 JMW safe to buy?
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