CarVerify

Free Car Check

R121 LCA

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

236,516 mi
Last recorded236,516 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 LCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 236,516 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 231,669 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 231,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2015 222,192 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front sill lips dam aged

Pass 28 May 2014 210,962 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2013 200,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shockers have slight play

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

offside rear shocker top casings corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2013 200,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shockers have slight play

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

offside rear shocker top casings corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 187,671 miles

nearside door mirror secured by tape

Pass 9 Jul 2011 173,230 miles

both front brake discs slighty worn

both front lower arm back bushes starting to unbond

both outersills slighty damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2011 172,914 miles

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

both front wishbone back bushes becoming unbonded and slightly perished

both outersills slightly damaged

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre close to legal limit and requires replacing soon

Pass 5 Jun 2010 155,917 miles

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

Oil leak

both front flexys slighty perished

Pass 13 Jun 2009 142,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 129,169 miles

air bag light on

centre exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 21 Jun 2008 129,059 miles

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

air bag light on

centre exhaust has a slight blow

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2007 117,508 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2006 103,892 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 91,896 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R121 LCA is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R121 LCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R121 LCA?

You can check the full history of R121 LCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R121 LCA registered?

R121 LCA is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R121 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 LCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R121 LCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R121 LCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.