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GLZ 4446

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,658 mi
Last recorded102,658 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 4446
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,658 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 102,587 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 100,153 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 100,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 100,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,204 miles

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar links slight play

centre and rear boxes slight blow

n/s/r tyre perished

whole exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 May 2014 93,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 13 May 2014 93,145 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 May 2013 87,292 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 87,292 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 May 2012 79,278 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 79,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2011 74,719 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 74,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,748 miles

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,748 miles

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

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

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,808 miles

Offside front tyre,tread is worn on both edges and inner edge is smooth.

Rear registration plate is deteriorated and is a borderline pass.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,572 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 54,571 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,183 miles

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

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

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

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

1, rear number plate stained but legible 2, n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished and split but unable to see any cords

Pass 29 Mar 2006 45,201 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 45,201 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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GLZ 4446 is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GLZ 4446, 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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GLZ 4446 is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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