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R225 JGG

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,522 mi
Last recorded150,522 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 JGG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 150,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner driveshaft boots split

steering rack worn on nearside

Fail 2 May 2012 150,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner driveshaft boots split

steering rack worn on nearside

Pass 27 Apr 2011 142,092 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s mirror glass cracked

odd wheels and tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 12 Apr 2010 132,746 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 383,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 383,292 miles

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

slight play n/s rack

slight rumble n/s/r bearing

Fail 18 Apr 2008

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

slight play n/s rack

slight rumble n/s/r bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2007 314,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 314,490 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 306,385 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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R225 JGG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R225 JGG, 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 R225 JGG registered?

R225 JGG is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R225 JGG safe to buy?

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