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R257 DTW

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,517 mi
Last recorded125,517 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 DTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 125,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 125,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 123,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 123,775 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 119,927 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis

Pass 5 Aug 2009 115,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear no. plate poor

Fail 5 Aug 2009 115,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear no. plate poor

Pass 24 Jan 2008 106,399 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front side lamp bulbs starting to go dim

slight wear in rack

Fail 24 Jan 2008 106,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front side lamp bulbs starting to go dim

slight wear in rack

Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,010 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 95,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

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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R257 DTW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R257 DTW, 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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What year was R257 DTW registered?

R257 DTW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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