MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper linkage/offside mirror broken/nearside rear tyre worn on edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wiper linkage/offside mirror broken/nearside rear tyre worn on edge
rear pads low
both front brake hoses perished
drivers and o/s/r seatbelt frayed slightly
n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit
rear reg plate deteriating
slight play both front strut top mounts
slight play o/s/f anti roll bar drop link
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front brake hoses perished
drivers and o/s/r seatbelt frayed slightly
n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit
rear reg plate deteriating
slight play both front strut top mounts
slight play o/s/f anti roll bar drop link
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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R166 FGV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 R166 FGV, 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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R166 FGV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 June 1998.
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