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D20 MEW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,163 mi
Last recorded217,163 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 MEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 217,163 miles

brake discs well worn.

engine oil leaks.

exhaust heavily corroded.

grease around n/s/f c.v.boot.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges close to limits.

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge close to limits.

rear heat shield lose.

slight lift front top struts.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 207,547 miles

coolant leaks

damage o/s outersill

metal brake pipes covered in grease

n/s cv gaiter perished and starting to split

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished and splitting

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in both sides front top mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2011 194,784 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 194,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level brake light inop not sure if connected

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 179,284 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 163,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 147,642 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 147,642 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 134,263 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 134,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 118,848 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 118,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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D20 MEW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 D20 MEW, 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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D20 MEW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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