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R260 UWO

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,949 mi
Last recorded104,949 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 UWO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,949 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,526 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,476 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2013 85,056 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 85,056 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 82,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,192 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,823 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 77,823 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,583 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Unable to test rear seats due to not fitted down, stuff in boot

cut in o/s rear tyre side wall cords not shown

Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,355 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,625 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 68,625 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 64,808 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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R260 UWO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R260 UWO, 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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R260 UWO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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