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R117 AJA

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 AJA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 129,709 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 122,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion started in various places but not holed.

exhaust corroded front flexi pipe and back box

marks to o/s/f and o/s/r and third row seat belt o/s/r

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low tread.

signs of brake fluid around master and servo

Fail 17 Nov 2010 122,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion started in various places but not holed.

exhaust corroded front flexi pipe and back box

marks to o/s/f and o/s/r and third row seat belt o/s/r

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low tread.

signs of brake fluid around master and servo

Pass 17 Nov 2009 113,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside miror glass cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 113,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside miror glass cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 103,015 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 92,147 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 92,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 86,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 77,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 76,316 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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R117 AJA is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R117 AJA, 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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R117 AJA is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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