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R253 RMJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,778 mi
Last recorded151,778 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 RMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 151,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Dec 2012 151,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 143,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Dec 2011 143,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Dec 2010 133,288 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses perished.

Both front tyres starting to get low.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear brake flexy hose ferrules corroded.

Surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail.

Fail 13 Dec 2010 133,285 miles

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

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

Both front brake flexy hoses perished.

Both front tyres starting to get low.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear brake flexy hose ferrules corroded.

Surface corrosion to offside front chassis rail.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 121,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 121,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 103,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 103,319 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 75,597 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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R253 RMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R253 RMJ, 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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R253 RMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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