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R114 EVX

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

282,580 mi
Last recorded282,580 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 EVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 282,580 miles

Centre Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

avised on the fitting of both the rear brake flexs

center exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2012 282,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

avised on the fitting of both the rear brake flexs

center exhaust rusty

Fail 3 May 2012 281,405 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

towbar sockets insecure.

Pass 4 May 2011 268,667 miles

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

THE EXHAUST SILENCER HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT HAS STARTED TO FRAY ON THE EDGE.

Fail 3 May 2011 268,651 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

THE EXHAUST SILENCER HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT HAS STARTED TO FRAY ON THE EDGE.

Pass 11 May 2010 257,152 miles

THE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP IS NOT WORKING.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT HAS STARTED TO FRAY ON THE OUTER EDGE.

THE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE UNIONS ARE CORRODING.

THERE IS GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.

Fail 10 May 2010 257,152 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

THE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP IS NOT WORKING.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT SEATBELT HAS STARTED TO FRAY ON THE OUTER EDGE.

THE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE UNIONS ARE CORRODING.

THERE IS GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 241,091 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 241,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 216,669 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2007 201,074 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 201,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 186,946 miles

oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 174,198 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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R114 EVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R114 EVX, 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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R114 EVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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