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R190 GGX

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,929 mi
Last recorded191,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 GGX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 191,929 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 2 Jan 2014 191,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 7 Jan 2013 189,806 miles

anti roll bar bushes have play present

front top suspension mounts worn

inner cv gator deteriorated

nearside ball joint dust cover worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 187,278 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2012 187,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 174,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 173,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 153,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front plate slight damaged

n/s/f coil spring slight dislocation

Pass 17 Nov 2009 140,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 124,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 155,429 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hoses cracking

n/s/r wheel bearing noiesy but no roughness when rotated

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

oil level om min

play in antiroll bar bushes on link

rear pads low & dics worn

Pass 13 May 2008 115,435 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hoses cracking

n/s/r wheel bearing noiesy but no roughness when rotated

o/s/f tyre cut in tread

oil level om min

play in antiroll bar bushes on link

rear pads low & dics worn

Pass 9 May 2007 103,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 91,007 miles

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

Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R190 GGX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R190 GGX, 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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R190 GGX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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