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R101 EVX

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,660 mi
Last recorded97,660 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 EVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 97,630 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,490 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,979 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 88,975 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,100 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 81,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,797 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,300 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 65,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 56,483 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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R101 EVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R101 EVX, 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 R101 EVX registered?

R101 EVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R101 EVX safe to buy?

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