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R264 SLK

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,936 mi
Last recorded134,936 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 SLK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 134,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

N/S/F Antiroll bar bush perishing

Front brake discs corroded

N/S Headlight loose

N/S Wing mirror loose

Boot seats not in use at time of test

Bulb in high leval stop light not working

N/S/F Lower ball joint gaiter perishing

N/S/F Lower drop link gaiter perishing

N/S/F Rear suspension bush perishing

N/S/F Tyre low tread on edges

N/S/F Upper drop link gaiter perishing

N/S/R Door not opening from outside but opens from inside

O/S/F Antiroll bar bush perishing

O/S/F Rear suspension bush perishing

O/S/F Sill damaged

O/S/F Tyre low tread on edges

O/S/F Wiper arm loose

O/S/R Door not opening from outside but opens from inside

O/S/R Inner side light not working

Oil leval low

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear wiper arm loose

Screw in O/S/F Tyre tread

Slight damage on O/S/F Outer wheel

Small oil leak

Deep cuts on N/S/F Tyre outer sidewall

O/S/R Tyre very badly perished

Pass 7 May 2014 130,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,351 miles

Cut on outer sidewall of N/S/F Tyre

N/S/R Seat not fitted at time of test

N/S/R Tyre perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S Winscreen wiper arm loose

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear number plate deteriorated

offside front outer sill has some damage

offside rear no. plate light dim

Fail 25 Apr 2013 126,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

offside front outer sill has some damage

offside rear no. plate light dim

Pass 1 May 2012 121,967 miles

O/S Sill damaged

3 Seats missing seat belts not checked

Both centre exhaust mounts broken

Both front brake hoses perishing

Bulb in high leval stop light not working

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

N/S Wing mirror loose

N/S/R Tyre cut and perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Screw in O/S/R Tyre tread

Fail 27 Apr 2012 121,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

3 Seats missing seat belts not checked

Both centre exhaust mounts broken

Both front brake hoses perishing

Bulb in high leval stop light not working

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

N/S Wing mirror loose

N/S/R Tyre cut and perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S Sill damaged

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

Rear wiper blade split

Screw in O/S/R Tyre tread

Pass 10 May 2011 118,454 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 118,444 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 111,436 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 107,670 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 107,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R264 SLK is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R264 SLK, 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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R264 SLK is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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