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R163 PUM

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,304 mi
Last recorded250,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 PUM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 250,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 221,233 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 200,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear seat missing

Pass 30 Jun 2008 186,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 186,601 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 168,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 168,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 153,648 miles

2 out of 5 brake lamp bulbs inop top lamp

front to rear exhaust corroded

off side rear tyre near limit 3mm

rear shocks corroded and weak

rear traling arms corroded

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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R163 PUM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R163 PUM, 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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R163 PUM is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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