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R105 OBL

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,146 mi
Last recorded99,146 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 OBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 99,146 miles

nsf , nsr and osr tyres outer sidewalls kerb damaged lettering worn off

osf and osr tyres badly cracked and perished

Fail 3 Aug 2013 99,146 miles

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

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

nsf , nsr and osr tyres outer sidewalls kerb damaged lettering worn off

osf and osr tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,959 miles

advise centre and rear silencers getting corroded

advise front flexis perished

advise front wishbone bushes splitting slightly

advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm perished and cracking on the outer shoulder

advise play in the front strut tops

advise wipers getting smeary

strong advise front pads low discs heavily worn

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges and on the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

Fail 31 Jul 2012 94,959 miles

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

advise centre and rear silencers getting corroded

advise front flexis perished

advise front wishbone bushes splitting slightly

advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm perished and cracking on the outer shoulder

advise play in the front strut tops

advise wipers getting smeary

strong advise front pads low discs heavily worn

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges and on the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

Pass 18 Aug 2011 90,484 miles

centre and rear boxes corroded

centre exhaust mount broken not affecting security of exhaust

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r perishing and between 2-3mm

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 13 Aug 2011 90,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre and rear boxes corroded

centre exhaust mount broken not affecting security of exhaust

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r perishing and between 2-3mm

rear brakes appear worn with wheels on

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 24 Jul 2010 84,630 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise n/s/r tyre on the tread wear markers and getting worn on the outer edge

advise slight perishing on the front brake flexi hoses

strong advise front discs heavily worn

strong advise slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,699 miles

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

O/S/R tyre just starting to bulge

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2008 78,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,387 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 76,387 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,619 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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R105 OBL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R105 OBL, 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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R105 OBL is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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