MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,575 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
rear exhaust joint corroded and clamp broken. Silencer starting to blow. Centre exhaust clamp broken also
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
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
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
both steering track rod ends worn...advise remedial action
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!!
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
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R261 UWO safe to buy?
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