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R164 MWY

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,992 mi
Last recorded172,992 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 MWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 172,992 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 157,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 157,246 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 145,128 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 135,171 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 124,889 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 115,881 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 108,501 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 22 May 2007 108,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 14 Apr 2006 102,811 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 102,811 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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R164 MWY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R164 MWY, 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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R164 MWY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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