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R252 HTW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 HTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,670 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 103,670 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits slight leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 103,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,242 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,916 miles

small split in bottom o/s balljoint rubber

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,203 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 70,538 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,359 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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R252 HTW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R252 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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R252 HTW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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