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R157 GHK

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 GHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 103,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear most seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 102,923 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear most seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,677 miles

Center silencer deteriated

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

Nearside front hub/bearing slightly noisy

Nearside rear inner side lamp out

Nearside track rod end/rack slight room

Fail 12 Jun 2012 96,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Center silencer deteriated

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

Nearside front hub/bearing slightly noisy

Nearside rear inner side lamp out

Nearside track rod end/rack slight room

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

front tyres worn on edges.

nearside horn button damaged.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 88,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

front tyres worn on edges.

nearside horn button damaged.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,603 miles

Both rear tyres worn down

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

One passenger seats fitted at test only partial inspection of rear belts possible

Fail 15 Jun 2010 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn down

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

One passenger seats fitted at test only partial inspection of rear belts possible

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,454 miles

Exhaust system generally rusty

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside number plate lamp deteriating

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 74,454 miles

Exhaust system generally rusty

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside number plate lamp deteriating

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 66,625 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 66,623 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 58,664 miles

advisories see VT 32

Fail 23 May 2007 58,664 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear inner position lamp not working.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,290 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 50,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine under tray fitted .

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 44,073 miles

spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Jun 2005 44,073 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 GHK is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R157 GHK, 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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R157 GHK is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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