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R247 FRO

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,513 mi
Last recorded110,513 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 FRO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 110,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,613 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,868 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 105,868 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 103,118 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 103,118 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 101,179 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 97,747 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 97,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear brake light two bulbs out.

front bumper scratch marks

Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,200 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 95,200 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 93,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front seal damaged

off side front wiper smare

Fail 6 Jun 2012 93,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front seal damaged

off side front wiper smare

starter moter sometimes faulty

Pass 20 Jun 2011 93,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre inner and outer wall is slightly damage

o/s/f tyre outer wall is slightly damage and is cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2011 93,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/f tyre inner and outer wall is slightly damage

o/s/f tyre outer wall is slightly damage and is cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2010 92,390 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 89,679 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 87,226 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 87,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 80,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 76,353 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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R247 FRO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R247 FRO, 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 R247 FRO registered?

R247 FRO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R247 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 FRO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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