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R265 ALK

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,719 mi
Last recorded102,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 ALK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,719 miles

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

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

n/s/front outer tyre wall damadged

Fail 26 Jul 2010 102,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/front outer tyre wall damadged

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,595 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

exhaust system corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

offside rear secondary side light inop

one of nearside handbrake cable securing mountings broken

play in steering rack

rear number plate delaminated

sill covers fitted

steering rack gaiters perished

Fail 5 Aug 2009 96,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

exhaust system corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear secondary side light inop

one of nearside handbrake cable securing mountings broken

play in steering rack

rear number plate delaminated

sill covers fitted

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,121 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 91,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Center exhaust mounting bracket broken

Child seats fitted to rear at time of test

Damage to nearside front tyre sidwall

Exhaust rusty

Rear number plate delaminating

Screw in offside rear tyre and worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 85,338 miles

c/l 510659

Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,565 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 71,996 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 71,992 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R265 ALK is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R265 ALK, 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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R265 ALK is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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