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R160 ORN

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,988 mi
Last recorded210,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 ORN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2013 210,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 210,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 198,534 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 198,344 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 186,603 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 176,849 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 167,758 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

N/S inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Feb 2008 155,572 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 155,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 146,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 136,741 miles

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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R160 ORN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R160 ORN, 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 R160 ORN registered?

R160 ORN is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R160 ORN safe to buy?

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