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R211 FYJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,697 mi
Last recorded101,697 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 FYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 101,697 miles

backing on n/plates starting to come away from plates

centre wheel cap o/s/r missing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Mar 2009 101,695 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

backing on n/plates starting to come away from plates

centre wheel cap o/s/r missing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 95,317 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to loose colour

o/s/ n/plate bulb dim

o/s/r centre wheel cap missing

rear wiper blade split on ends

tyre wear starting on both fronts

Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,394 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear doors not tested child locks on †rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted. †Very rear seats not tested for security as removed from runners

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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R211 FYJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R211 FYJ, 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 R211 FYJ registered?

R211 FYJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R211 FYJ safe to buy?

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