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R164 KPF

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,777 mi
Last recorded142,777 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 KPF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 142,777 miles

front filxy deteriaing

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f n/s/f link arm rubber spliting

some seat not in car seat belts not check

Pass 16 Nov 2009 137,213 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner cv gaiters split

Fail 2 Dec 2008 130,991 miles

ADVANCE WEAR TO BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS SPLIT

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CENTRE ROW O/S OUTER AND CENTRE SEATS NOT FITTED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S CENTRE ROW SEAT BELT

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMAGE TO REAR NUMBER PLATE

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 130,991 miles

ADVANCE WEAR TO BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS

BOTH INNER CV BOOTS SPLIT

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CENTRE ROW O/S OUTER AND CENTRE SEATS NOT FITTED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S CENTRE ROW SEAT BELT

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMAGE TO REAR NUMBER PLATE

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 121,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 121,342 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 115,442 miles

exhaust very rusty

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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R164 KPF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R164 KPF, 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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R164 KPF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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