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R133 GEV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,173 mi
Last recorded143,173 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 GEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 143,173 miles

OS Screen cracked

OSR Caliper rubber boot insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2013 143,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

OS Screen cracked

OSR Caliper rubber boot insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2012 141,153 miles

OSR Caliper rubber insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 134,109 miles

Long travel on brake pedal

NS Mirror damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2011 134,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long travel on brake pedal

NS Mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2009 114,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 104,433 miles

Unable to see brake fluid level

Windscreen cracked out side swept area

Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,380 miles

Large Crack in Windscreen outside Zone B

Rear Number Plate Deteriorating

Wheel nuts not checked caps fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 88,229 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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R133 GEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R133 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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What year was R133 GEV registered?

R133 GEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R133 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 GEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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