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R174 FVW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,198 mi
Last recorded75,198 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 FVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,198 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

N/S/F & N/S/R WHEELS HAVE SMALL BUCKLES

SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR OF CAT (JOIN)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT

Fail 10 Mar 2009 75,140 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

N/S/F & N/S/R WHEELS HAVE SMALL BUCKLES

SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR OF CAT (JOIN)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front exhaust bracket heavily corroded

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit inner edge

rear number plate detiorating

Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front exhaust bracket heavily corroded

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit inner edge

rear number plate detiorating

Pass 8 May 2006 52,418 miles

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

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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R174 FVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R174 FVW, 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 R174 FVW registered?

R174 FVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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