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R205 VYC

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

175,263 mi
Last recorded175,263 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 VYC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 175,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 171,641 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 171,641 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 168,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 168,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 166,627 miles

Engine oil sump leaking but not excessively.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 13 Dec 2021 166,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine oil sump leaking but not excessively.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Some corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Dec 2020 163,955 miles

Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch, no sharp edges

Exhaust system getting very rusty

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 160,796 miles

Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Exhaust system very rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 160,796 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended back row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended back row (7.1.2 (c))

Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Exhaust system very rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 153,988 miles

Exhaust getting very rusty

Under trays fitted

nearside rear wheel arch getting very rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2018 153,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust getting very rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted

nearside rear wheel arch getting very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2017 145,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak from engine sump ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 145,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak from engine sump ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 138,537 miles

Exhaust system getting rusty

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

Nearside rear wheel arch getting rusty

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

Oil leak from sump area

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 138,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system getting rusty

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

Nearside rear wheel arch getting rusty

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

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

Oil leak from sump area

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,770 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

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

Nearside rear wheel arch getting very rusty

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 130,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust system very rusty

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

Nearside rear wheel arch getting very rusty

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 121,430 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2014 121,430 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer very rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,081 miles

Rear exhaust system has some deterioration by corrosion.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 112,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system has some deterioration by corrosion.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 102,871 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2012 102,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,726 miles

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2011 94,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,130 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 89,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer getting very rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,372 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 82,372 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,235 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 76,235 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,710 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 62,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 54,771 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper blade distorted but clears screen ok

Pass 12 Dec 2005 54,771 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside wiper blade distorted but clears screen ok

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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R205 VYC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 R205 VYC, 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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R205 VYC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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