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R160 PGO

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,914 mi
Last recorded107,914 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 PGO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 107,914 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 107,788 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 96,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 96,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,796 miles

both front brake hoses beginning to perish

both rear,rear seats folded at time of test

clamp missing from rear exhaust joint & rear silencer in poor condition

front brake pads appear low

limited insection of offside rear seat belt due to child seat

nearside rear tyre as only 2mm of tread remaining

offside front & nearside rear indicators show very pale amber light

some movement within both front suspension top mounts

some play within both track rod end ball joints

Fail 21 Jan 2009 86,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front brake hoses beginning to perish

both rear,rear seats folded at time of test

clamp missing from rear exhaust joint & rear silencer in poor condition

front brake pads appear low

limited insection of offside rear seat belt due to child seat

nearside rear tyre as only 2mm of tread remaining

offside front & nearside rear indicators show very pale amber light

some movement within both front suspension top mounts

some play within both track rod end ball joints

Pass 5 Jan 2008 80,883 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,884 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 64,800 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 PGO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGO, 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 PGO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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