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R26 AWJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,723 mi
Last recorded126,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 AWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 126,723 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn pitted inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At wheel both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn pitted inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At wheel both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across rear of steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 3 mounting bush's, casing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 126,723 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn pitted inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At wheel both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn pitted inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At wheel both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across rear of steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All 3 mounting bush's, casing corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 124,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 124,586 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jun 2020 124,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front section hand brake cable rusty

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable rusty

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various surface corrosion under car

Pass 2 Jul 2018 119,209 miles

all four brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2018 119,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,240 miles

Offside Front Split but still clearing screen

Fail 6 Jul 2017 117,239 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Split but still clearing screen

Smeel of petrol no leaks visable

Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 109,733 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,625 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 107,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 105,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 105,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,312 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

n/s/rear tyre close to limit & very low on outer shoulder

Fail 21 Jun 2011 101,308 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust in poor condition

n/s/rear tyre close to limit & very low on outer shoulder

Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Jul 2010 98,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,053 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 95,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 91,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,398 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 73,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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R26 AWJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 R26 AWJ, 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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R26 AWJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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