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R265 FVX

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,047 mi
Last recorded123,047 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 FVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 123,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust badley corroded

nearside rear shocker dust cover corroding

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 123,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust badley corroded

nearside rear shocker dust cover corroding

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 106,950 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 101,374 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 90,013 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 84,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 84,583 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 76,569 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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R265 FVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R265 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R265 FVX registered?

R265 FVX is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R265 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 FVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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