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R131 GEV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,613 mi
Last recorded102,613 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 GEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 102,613 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,749 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 87,637 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,077 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 65,248 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 65,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,100 miles

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

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

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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R131 GEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R131 GEV, 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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R131 GEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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