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R143 DVM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,374 mi
Last recorded148,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 DVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 148,374 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 148,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front 215-60-15 tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 May 2008 139,215 miles

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

middle exhaust mount corroded

offside front tyre very low on edges

offside rear tyre very low on outside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2007 127,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,868 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 111,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2005 97,229 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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R143 DVM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R143 DVM, 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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R143 DVM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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