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R107 MBD

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,870 mi
Last recorded164,870 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 MBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 164,870 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 164,887 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 154,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 144,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middlebox has slight leak (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s track rod end has play

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 144,674 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front o/s (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middlebox has slight leak (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc front n/s outter (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords front n/s (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s track rod end has play

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 131,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 122,591 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 122,591 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 114,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Apr 2013 114,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,795 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,824 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 87,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 82,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 75,040 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 75,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both front discs and pads wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside cv gaiter starting to leak

nearside front antiroll bar link top and bottom dust covers split

Pass 2 May 2006 67,926 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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R107 MBD is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R107 MBD, 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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R107 MBD is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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