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R261 UWO

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,575 mi
Last recorded137,575 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 UWO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 137,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 129,739 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 129,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 124,873 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded and clamp broken. Silencer starting to blow. Centre exhaust clamp broken also

Fail 7 Feb 2014 124,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust joint corroded and clamp broken. Silencer starting to blow. Centre exhaust clamp broken also

Pass 23 Jan 2013 120,862 miles

Exhaust rear silencer join with centre pipe corroded and clamp fractured (advise attention)

Nearside outer sill damaged at front

Nearside rear brake effort lags slightly

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge 2mm left on 205/60 VR 15

Fail 23 Jan 2013 120,862 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust rear silencer join with centre pipe corroded and clamp fractured (advise attention)

Nearside outer sill damaged at front

Nearside rear brake effort lags slightly

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge 2mm left on 205/60 VR 15

Pass 8 Feb 2012 116,372 miles

both steering track rod ends worn...advise remedial action

Pass 16 Feb 2011 109,293 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 109,293 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seats fitted to rear. Seat belts NOT checked!!

Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,733 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 102,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front bbrake discs slightly pitted and worn

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat installed

Front and rear number plates perishing slightly

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

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter split

Nearside front weel trim missing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,565 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,051 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 41,051 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 80,102 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front brake discs slightly worn with "lips" on edges of braking faces

Nearside rear-most seat removed so unable to fully test seat belt

Unable to fully test nearside outer, centre seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2006 70,003 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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R261 UWO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R261 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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R261 UWO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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