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R185 GVW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,826 mi
Last recorded141,826 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 GVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 141,826 miles

Both outer sills soft

Minor exhaust leak

Pass 1 May 2015 140,169 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 140,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

radiator leaking badly ?

Pass 10 May 2014 138,761 miles

o/s/r seat removed ? no seatbelt check on this seat ;

Fail 9 May 2014 138,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r seat removed ? no seatbelt check on this seat ;

Pass 15 Apr 2013 136,673 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f sill ? HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH FILLER ;

Pass 21 Apr 2012 134,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 134,401 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 132,411 miles

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

both sills damaged with missuse of jack ?

Pass 4 May 2010 129,320 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r brake backplate correded ? advise repair as supports flex hose ;

Pass 14 Apr 2009 124,479 miles

h/brake is border/line pass ? advise adjust :

Pass 1 May 2008 119,908 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 119,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 115,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 110,857 miles

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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R185 GVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R185 GVW, 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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R185 GVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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