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R155 OFV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 OFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 139,166 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front leg

Fail 25 Jan 2010 139,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight play in nearside front leg

Pass 16 Oct 2008 130,382 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 130,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 118,279 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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R155 OFV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R155 OFV, 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 R155 OFV registered?

R155 OFV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R155 OFV safe to buy?

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