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R165 ENB

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 ENB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 112,560 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2008 101,217 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 101,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 86,982 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 86,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 75,648 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 75,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R165 ENB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R165 ENB, 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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R165 ENB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R165 ENB safe to buy?

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