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R129 VOG

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,938 mi
Last recorded53,938 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 VOG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,938 miles

Both central exhaust hangers broken, system still adequately supported.

Both rear brake hoses becoming corroded on ferrules.

Front discs corroded (inner edge)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f top strut mount has slight play.

o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 48,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear advise attention (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake has a very slight drag

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount corroded advise attention (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 48,665 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear advise attention (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake has a very slight drag

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount corroded advise attention (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,416 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 48,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,367 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully check rear row of seat belts (loaded)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 47,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s wiper rubber split on ends

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,559 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 45,557 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,898 miles

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

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 7 Jan 2010 41,389 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 41,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,981 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,354 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 36,518 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 36,517 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,303 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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R129 VOG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R129 VOG, 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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R129 VOG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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