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V665 OGC

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 OGC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 88,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

impact damage to both front sills

nsr tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,014 miles

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

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

front tyres approaching wear bars.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 72,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2008 72,341 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,802 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,828 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 64,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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V665 OGC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol 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 V665 OGC, 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 V665 OGC registered?

V665 OGC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is V665 OGC safe to buy?

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