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R153 AKP

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,033 mi
Last recorded92,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 AKP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 92,033 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 92,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 88,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,051 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 77,990 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 77,990 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,890 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 73,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING WORN

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 BRAKE PADS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,261 miles

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

rear number plate

Fail 30 Jun 2007 69,257 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

rear number plate

Pass 1 Jul 2006 65,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 62,101 miles

Exhaust mounting not secured.

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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R153 AKP is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R153 AKP, 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 R153 AKP registered?

R153 AKP is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R153 AKP safe to buy?

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