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R199 YUY

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,418 mi
Last recorded123,418 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 YUY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 123,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 122,988 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 122,988 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 121,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 116,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 111,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 105,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 98,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 91,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 86,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 78,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 73,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 68,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 62,934 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 55,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 49,763 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 49,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 43,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,186 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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R199 YUY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R199 YUY, 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 R199 YUY registered?

R199 YUY is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R199 YUY safe to buy?

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