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R206 GEV

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,525 mi
Last recorded72,525 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 GEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 72,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 72,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 71,493 miles

Rear silencer outer skin coroded

Pass 30 May 2017 69,910 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Brake slightly tight

passenger seats missing

Pass 23 May 2016 68,416 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 5 May 2015 65,848 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 5 May 2015 65,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,404 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2014 63,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,779 miles

rear silencer corrded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,631 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,458 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,082 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,196 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 34,782 miles

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

slight brake judder to front brakes

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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R206 GEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R206 GEV, 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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R206 GEV is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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