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R199 FBD

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,962 mi
Last recorded141,962 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 FBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 141,962 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes slight movement

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2014 139,150 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2013 135,663 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass craked

slight movement in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2013 135,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rear box rusty

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass craked

slight movement in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2012 132,229 miles

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

air bag light is on

front number plate cracked

n/s front door mirror cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 132,229 miles

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

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

air bag light is on

front number plate cracked

n/s front door mirror cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,257 miles

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

air bag light is on

front number plate badly cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2011 127,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light is on

front number plate badly cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 123,098 miles

air bag warning light on

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2010 123,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

air bag warning light is on

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2009 119,698 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

air bag light is on

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2009 119,698 miles

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

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

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

air bag light is on

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 115,924 miles

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

air bag light is on

front number plate is cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2008 115,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light is on

front number plate is cracked

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2007 112,967 miles

see previous advise sheet !

Fail 2 Apr 2007 112,967 miles

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

air bag warning light is on

front brake discs worn & rusty

front number plate is cracked

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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R199 FBD is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R199 FBD, 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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R199 FBD is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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