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R160 PFR

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,181 mi
Last recorded132,181 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 PFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 132,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre 20 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 17 years old

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre 13 years old

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and 20 years old

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,093 miles

NSR tyre worn on edges 215/60/15

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 125,092 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR tyre worn on edges 215/60/15

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 117,874 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

centre and rear exhausts rusty.

n.s.r tyre perishing.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 113,055 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 113,053 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 109,742 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

exhaust system corroded

inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2012 109,742 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

exhaust system corroded

inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2011 106,040 miles

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

front tyres wear on inner edge . noise from clutch assy

Pass 27 Jan 2010 103,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust slight rusting . noise from clutch bearing ,suspect starter motor fault ,

Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,642 miles

some rear seats missing at time of test . front pads needed soon . rear lamp damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2009 99,641 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some rear seats missing at time of test . front pads needed soon . rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2008 96,657 miles

rear seat row missing . child seats fitted centre row . front number plate damaged , n/s/f tyre soon

Fail 3 Jan 2008 96,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat row missing . child seats fitted centre row . front number plate damaged , n/s/f tyre soon

Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,936 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 92,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 86,334 miles

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

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 PFR is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R160 PFR, 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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R160 PFR is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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