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R187 TYC

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,991 mi
Last recorded84,991 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 TYC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,991 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 84,960 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,578 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,578 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,216 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,067 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 80,034 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,790 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,499 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,499 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 47,365 miles

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

rear seats not fitted in vehicle at time of test

Pass 2 May 2008 41,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,666 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 37,897 miles

There is some play in the n/s/f strut top mounting.

battery insecure

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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R187 TYC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R187 TYC, 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 R187 TYC registered?

R187 TYC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R187 TYC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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