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R108 HCG

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,379 mi
Last recorded180,379 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 HCG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 180,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 180,235 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 171,143 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 170,841 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust box corroding.

front brake hoses perishing.

movement front antiroll bar mount bushes.

offside rear parking brake lever partially seized.

rear brake discs corroding.

screen damaged.

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 154,240 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

rear exhaust box corroding and starting to leak.

slight movement in front antiroll bar links.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 154,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake hoses starting to perish.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

rear exhaust box corroding and starting to leak.

slight movement in front antiroll bar links.

there was no oil in engine.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 136,561 miles

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

engine oil was below minimum.

front brake hoses perishing.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

rear exhaust box corroding.

slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.

slight movement in front strut top mounts.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 136,561 miles

engine oil was below minimum.

front brake hoses perishing.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish.

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

rear exhaust box corroding.

slight movement in front antiroll bar mount bushes.

slight movement in front strut top mounts.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 122,853 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish.

no oil in engine , over 3 litres added.

Pass 3 May 2008 108,934 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 2 May 2008 108,914 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 May 2007 96,470 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 96,470 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,158 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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R108 HCG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 R108 HCG, 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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R108 HCG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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