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R112 GVX

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,867 mi
Last recorded77,867 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 GVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,867 miles

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect passenger belt at time of test

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

Nearside front passenger belt webbing twisted and slow to return at time of test

Nearside washer jet weak at time of test

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,644 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 12 Jan 2009 69,950 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

starter motor noisy

Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,506 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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R112 GVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R112 GVX, 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 R112 GVX registered?

R112 GVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R112 GVX safe to buy?

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