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R146 NTF

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 NTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 162,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 158,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 151,766 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 142,615 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 142,615 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s r wheel bearing slight play.

Pass 22 May 2006 131,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre stop one bulb working

front shock top mountings movement with suspension hanging.

Fail 22 May 2006 131,810 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre stop one bulb working

front shock top mountings movement with suspension hanging.

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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R146 NTF 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 R146 NTF, 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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R146 NTF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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