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R207 WRB

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,137 mi
Last recorded185,137 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 WRB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 185,137 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 183,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 183,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 177,533 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 160,725 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 160,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 140,695 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 140,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 126,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 119,468 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 111,542 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 104,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 100,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 90,218 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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R207 WRB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R207 WRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R207 WRB registered?

R207 WRB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R207 WRB safe to buy?

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