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R143 GFM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,840 mi
Last recorded108,840 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 GFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 108,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 104,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and centre. ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,639 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,650 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,243 miles

child seats fitted.

exhaust system starting to corrode.

front brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,959 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,748 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,906 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,404 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 64,727 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 64,266 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GFM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GFM, 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 GFM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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