MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hand brake spring broken
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hand brake spring broken
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake discs starting to corrode
rear exhaust clamp missing
rear exhaust corroded
spare wheel missing
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R104 VRB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R104 VRB, 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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How do I check the history of R104 VRB?
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What year was R104 VRB registered?
R104 VRB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is R104 VRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R104 VRB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R104 VRB have outstanding finance?
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