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R221 EVX

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,934 mi
Last recorded135,934 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 EVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 135,934 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 125,165 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 117,178 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 108,165 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 108,165 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,438 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 87,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 78,708 miles

see original vt32

Fail 12 Jan 2007 78,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advice fuel filter

clamp missing from rear box

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 3 Feb 2006
Fail 3 Feb 2006 70,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust life limited

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

r/n/s tyre close to limit and perishing

slight play both front top suspension mounts

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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R221 EVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R221 EVX, 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 R221 EVX registered?

R221 EVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R221 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 EVX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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