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R161 GHS

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,260 mi
Last recorded86,260 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 GHS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,260 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jul 2010 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,224 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 69,451 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 61,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 53,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,095 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 50,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both front and off side rear tyres worn

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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R161 GHS is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R161 GHS, 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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R161 GHS is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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