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R157 AGC

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 AGC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 126,192 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Fail 9 Nov 2012 126,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 108,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 95,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 85,490 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,274 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 74,260 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R157 AGC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R157 AGC, 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 R157 AGC registered?

R157 AGC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R157 AGC safe to buy?

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