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R248 JMW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 JMW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,293 miles

both front tyres have slight wear to the outside edges

front exhaust flexy section is deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,264 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,617 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 87,381 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,381 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,320 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 73,637 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,637 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,951 miles

centre and rear exhaust box rusty

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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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.

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