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R103 EVX

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,908 mi
Last recorded55,908 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 EVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,617 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 54,485 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,745 miles

exhaust casing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,421 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear suspension shock absorber bushes are deteriorating

Brake pipe underside of vehicle corroding

Catalytic convertor heat shield fractured

Exhaust system corroding front to rear and centre bracket loose

Front brake ferrules corroding

Front o/s and n/s shock absorber corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 44,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear suspension shock absorber bushes are deteriorating

Brake pipe underside of vehicle corroding

Catalytic convertor heat shield fractured

Exhaust system corroding front to rear and centre bracket loose

Front brake ferrules corroding

Front o/s and n/s shock absorber corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,870 miles

Both rear suspension shock absorber bushes are deteriorating

Exhaust system front front to rear deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 42,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both rear suspension shock absorber bushes are deteriorating

Exhaust system front front to rear deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,554 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,531 miles

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 3 Jan 2014 37,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,361 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 37,361 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,333 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,527 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,032 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 30,093 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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R103 EVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R103 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 R103 EVX registered?

R103 EVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R103 EVX safe to buy?

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