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P7 JHF

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,733 mi
Last recorded180,733 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 JHF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 180,733 miles

Center exhaust corroded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front chassis areas corroded

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

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

No rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear tyres just pass

Sill lips distorted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2016 180,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working Both stop & tail lamp bulbs in wrong (1.2.1b)

Center exhaust corroded

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front chassis areas corroded

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

No rear passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear tyres just pass

Sill lips distorted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 160,892 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 160,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 146,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 133,677 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 133,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 129,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 124,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 107,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 98,124 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 90,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 90,197 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 82,499 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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P7 JHF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P7 JHF, 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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P7 JHF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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