MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to bottom of o/s sill, not weakend
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to bottom of o/s sill, not weakend
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge
o/s c/v boot damp
chassis corroding in various places
middle exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge
middle silencer outer skin corroding
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R231 OGM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R231 OGM, 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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R231 OGM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 July 1998.
Is R231 OGM safe to buy?
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