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R215 MRN

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,132 mi
Last recorded219,132 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 MRN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 219,132 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2020 128,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2019 126,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2019 126,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,498 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 122,469 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,553 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,187 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 109,389 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,647 miles

front inner brake disc faces corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside windscreen washer partially blocked

offside front inner CV boot cracking

offside front tyre tread low

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

rear seats removed and full of boxes seat belts not checked

wipers smewaring slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

front inner brake disc faces corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside windscreen washer partially blocked

offside front inner CV boot cracking

offside front tyre tread low

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

rear seats removed and full of boxes seat belts not checked

wipers smewaring slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,345 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

Fail 9 Nov 2012 97,345 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

slight corrossion nearside front brake pipe

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,807 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 63,303 miles

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

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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R215 MRN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R215 MRN, 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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R215 MRN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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