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R147 DJN

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,869 mi
Last recorded139,869 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 DJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 139,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 139,862 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 132,860 miles

advise strong intermitant fault on fog light switch requires immeadiate attention

advise strong rearbrake pads very low

advise strong traces of filler in nearside sill requires attention

exhaust and hangers badly corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2007 123,859 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 123,859 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 108,697 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 90,710 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 90,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Before retest please ensure all fitted seats fitted are in upright position with seat belts accessable.

Rear offside tyre has a cut in inner tread area.

Rear right hand seat removed at time of test.

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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R147 DJN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R147 DJN, 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 R147 DJN registered?

R147 DJN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R147 DJN safe to buy?

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