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R26 TAV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

11,159 mi
Last recorded11,159 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 11,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2015 111,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper rubbers split

Fail 10 Mar 2015 11,140 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 101,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rearbox slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 95,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 92,132 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on edges ( 2mm )

knocking noise from steering.(no play detected)

m/s rear brake pipe protective coating missing, slightly corroded

n/s front tyre worn on edges ( 2mm )

Fail 6 Jan 2011 86,537 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on edges ( 2mm )

knocking noise from steering.(no play detected)

m/s rear brake pipe protective coating missing, slightly corroded

n/s front tyre worn on edges ( 2mm )

Fail 5 Jan 2011 86,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 82,271 miles

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

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

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

steering knock from rack

Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 79,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 70,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 62,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

Fail 7 Jun 2007 62,222 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyre yreads starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,379 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.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 TAV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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