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R249 WOC

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,050 mi
Last recorded211,050 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 WOC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 211,050 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 211,050 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 198,292 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 198,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 174,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 150,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 139,043 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 11,265 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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R249 WOC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WOC, 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 R249 WOC registered?

R249 WOC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R249 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 WOC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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