MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,197 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
off side rear brake disc pitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BABY SEAT FITTED TO D/S SECOND ROW OF SEATS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
BABY SEAT FITTED TO D/S SECOND ROW OF SEATS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FLOOR CORRODED IN PLACES
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
air filter housing loose
brake pipes corroded in places
exhaust system corroded
front tyres worn at edges
h/brake cable corroded in places
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm in places
n/s/r tyre worn at edges
slight play at n/s/r anti roll bar bush
air filter housing loose
brake pipes corroded in places
exhaust system corroded
front tyres worn at edges
h/brake cable corroded in places
n/s/f tyre 1.6mm in places
n/s/r tyre worn at edges
slight play at n/s/r anti roll bar bush
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R228 LFH is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R228 LFH, 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 R228 LFH registered?
R228 LFH is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R228 LFH safe to buy?
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