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R301 NEC

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 NEC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 127,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 27 Apr 2012 127,060 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2011 115,677 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 115,506 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,103 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 83,277 miles

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

slight lift in both front top struts

Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,752 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes slightly juddering

unable to check under engine area components properley due to plastic coverings

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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R301 NEC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R301 NEC, 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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R301 NEC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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