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R14 APT

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,758 mi
Last recorded195,758 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 APT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 195,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 195,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center and rear exhaust corroded

smaller tyres fitted to the rear axel than the front

Pass 4 Jun 2011 187,474 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 170,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats removed

Pass 7 Jul 2010 170,691 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear seats removed

Fail 17 Jun 2009 149,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 149,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 128,086 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 106,433 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 106,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 103,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 103,107 miles

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

Offside 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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R14 APT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R14 APT, 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 R14 APT registered?

R14 APT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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