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R159 HRO

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,200 mi
Last recorded169,200 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 HRO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 169,200 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 150,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 135,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 118,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rattle from engine

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 12 Jul 2008 112,730 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 107,739 miles

childseat fitted to rear

slight play o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 14 Jul 2007 107,739 miles

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

childseat fitted to rear

slight play o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 8 Jul 2006 101,447 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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R159 HRO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R159 HRO, 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 R159 HRO registered?

R159 HRO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R159 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 HRO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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