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R210 RFT

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,217 mi
Last recorded145,217 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 RFT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 145,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 136,165 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,328 miles

both front anti roll bar mount bushes worn

both steel rear brake pipes to calipers starting to corrode

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play and boot deteriated

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2013 125,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 124,802 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 118,547 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 118,547 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 113,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 109,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 109,557 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 100,403 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 RFT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RFT, 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 RFT registered?

R210 RFT is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R210 RFT safe to buy?

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