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R249 LFH

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,606 mi
Last recorded162,606 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 LFH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 162,606 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

lower front bumper damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 145,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

brake overhaul req front brake disc's worn,front pads getting low,rear brake pads on legal limit very low,rear metal brake pipe corrosion,

front bumper lower damage,n/s/f jacking point missing.

high level brake light in-op

n/s/f track rod end play suggest replace

slow to pass cat test,engine oil very low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 138,408 miles

brake overhaul req front brake disc's worn,front flexible hoses poor,rear pads low,rear metal brake pipe corrosion.

oil level low

only 4 seats fitted at time of test.

part high level brake light in-op.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 138,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake overhaul req front brake disc's worn,front flexible hoses poor,rear pads low,rear metal brake pipe corrosion.

front reg plate poor.

oil level low

only 4 seats fitted at time of test.

part high level brake light in-op.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 129,074 miles

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

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

engine oil low

exhaust corrosion

front brake discs corrosion/wear

rear number plate discolour

Pass 29 Jun 2006 118,887 miles

front brake discs wear/corrosion

front under panel damage

exhaust corrosion

near side rear number plate light suspect-rear plate discolour

rear tyres poor cracks/low tread

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jun 2006 118,887 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

front brake discs wear/corrosion

front under panel damage

near side rear number plate light suspect-rear plate discolour

rear tyres poor cracks/low tread

rear wiper split

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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R249 LFH is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R249 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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R249 LFH is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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