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R302 DWC

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,910 mi
Last recorded149,910 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 DWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,910 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 149,909 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 147,080 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 147,080 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 144,650 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 138,792 miles

exhaust rusting soon req renew

Fail 25 Oct 2012 138,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusting soon req renew

Pass 18 Oct 2011 133,811 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 133,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 131,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 131,675 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 128,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 124,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 117,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 109,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,799 miles

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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R302 DWC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R302 DWC, 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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What year was R302 DWC registered?

R302 DWC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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