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R210 FHJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,282 mi
Last recorded165,282 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 165,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 164,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 163,297 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 158,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 151,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 149,368 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 143,320 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 137,689 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 128,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 119,539 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 114,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,583 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 99,920 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 84,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 84,987 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 80,226 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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R210 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R210 FHJ, 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 R210 FHJ registered?

R210 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R210 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 FHJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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