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R190 OJM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 OJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 84,874 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on the outer tread

Pass 12 Mar 2011 80,561 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,871 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 74,870 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

o/s/f tyre sidewall weakening

Pass 18 Feb 2009 157,900 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 15 Feb 2008 151,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 151,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 138,374 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 138,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 125,640 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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R190 OJM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R190 OJM, 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 OJM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R190 OJM safe to buy?

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