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R371 KDF

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,994 mi
Last recorded167,994 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 KDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 167,994 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear brake discs are corroded outer

nearside front wheels outer rim is damaged also tyre

offside parking brake cable is insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2011 167,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear brake discs are corroded outer

nearside front wheels outer rim is damaged also tyre

offside parking brake cable is insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 144,656 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 132,215 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 132,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 125,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 119,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 111,420 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 111,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front tyres

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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R371 KDF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R371 KDF, 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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R371 KDF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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