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R150 DPW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 DPW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,383 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust mount weak.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 90,225 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 89,019 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 85,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 83,623 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Front & rear number plates are starting to delaminate

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section has corrosion developing

Fail 3 May 2007 83,623 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still secure

Front & rear number plates are starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section has corrosion developing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,130 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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R150 DPW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R150 DPW, 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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R150 DPW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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