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R117 FVW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,410 mi
Last recorded111,410 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 FVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,410 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 106,850 miles

offside rear wing corroding.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,671 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 87,870 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 87,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,830 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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R117 FVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R117 FVW, 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 R117 FVW registered?

R117 FVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R117 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 FVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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