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R230 RFJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,043 mi
Last recorded100,043 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 RFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,043 miles

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

N/S/R tyre side wall starting to split.

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

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

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

O/S/R tyre side wall starting to split.

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,294 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,804 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 60,550 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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R230 RFJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R230 RFJ, 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 R230 RFJ registered?

R230 RFJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R230 RFJ safe to buy?

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