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R121 CKO

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,420 mi
Last recorded144,420 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 CKO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 144,420 miles

Rear number plate poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Both front top shock mounting bushes worn

Child seat fitted to centre row, centre seat

Corrosion to both rear outer sills ?

Front exhaust braket brocken

Handbrake lever release mechanism

O/S headlight a bit dull

Fail 28 Jan 2013 144,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front top shock mounting bushes worn

Child seat fitted to centre row, centre seat

Corrosion to both rear outer sills ?

Front exhaust braket brocken

Handbrake lever release mechanism

O/S headlight a bit dull

Rear number plate poor condition

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 138,395 miles

1 exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust considered secure

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

front exhaust poor condition

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Feb 2012 138,395 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

1 exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust considered secure

Light on temp gauge flashes

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

front exhaust poor condition

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2011 132,786 miles

Emissions slow to come within limits

Front exhaust bracket brocken

N/S mirror cover missing

O/S headlight a bit dim

Parking brake opperation

Play in front top shock bushes

Rear suspention arms starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2011 132,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Emissions slow to come within limits

Front exhaust bracket brocken

N/S mirror cover missing

O/S headlight a bit dim

Parking brake opperation

Play in front top shock bushes

Rear suspention arms starting to corrode

Screw in N/S/T tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2010 128,206 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 128,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 119,434 miles

n/s door mirror back cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2006 109,713 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 109,699 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R121 CKO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R121 CKO, 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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R121 CKO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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