CarVerify

Free Car Check

R223 RJH

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,920 mi
Last recorded87,920 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 RJH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,920 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front and o/s rear tyre worn @ outer edges

grease contamination @ o/s front innerwheel/hub

o/s front sill damaged

o/s outer cv gaiter outer clip worn

rear seats obstructed at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front and o/s rear tyre worn @ outer edges

grease contamination @ o/s front innerwheel/hub

o/s front sill damaged

o/s outer cv gaiter outer clip worn

rear seats obstructed at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,122 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Certain rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test

Front exhaust downpipe flexi section in poor condition and support bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 86,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Certain rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test

Front exhaust downpipe flexi section in poor condition and support bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,144 miles

Battery insecure

Engine under shield fitted.

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

Front brake disc corroded + worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side outer cv gaitor slight weep.

Near side rear tyre tread cut/damaged.

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2010
Fail 28 Jul 2010 81,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,761 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust corroded

slight grease escaping from n/s/f outer cv boot clip

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,761 miles

rear exhaust corroded

slight grease escaping from n/s/f outer cv boot clip

Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,564 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 77,564 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

all rear seats folded at time of test

both rear road wheels slightly buckled

oil leak

play and lift in front strut top mountings

rear exhaust box in poor condition

steering rack gaiters perished

Pass 17 Nov 2006 71,793 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 71,793 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 66,892 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R223 RJH is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R223 RJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R223 RJH?

You can check the full history of R223 RJH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R223 RJH registered?

R223 RJH is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R223 RJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 RJH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R223 RJH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R223 RJH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.