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R159 OFV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,239 mi
Last recorded168,239 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 OFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 168,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rotten (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 168,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 168,028 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 164,924 miles

stop switch faulty but works

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 150,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 150,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 143,328 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 140,204 miles

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 140,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 136,695 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 136,661 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 133,418 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,696 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 127,619 miles

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

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

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

tenp gauge inop and coolant fan part siezed

Pass 5 Jun 2008 121,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 115,238 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 115,238 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 105,719 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 105,719 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 92,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 92,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 92,240 miles

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

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

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 OFV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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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R159 OFV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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