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R946 OCW

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,390 mi
Last recorded165,390 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 OCW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 165,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 149,767 miles

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

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

The revers lights are on when the car is in the N poission.

There is some slight play in the steering rack felt at the road wheel on the offside.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 149,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

The revers lights are on when the car is in the N poission.

There is some slight play in the steering rack felt at the road wheel on the offside.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 127,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 110,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 98,273 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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R946 OCW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R946 OCW, 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 R946 OCW registered?

R946 OCW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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