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R178 PMJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,852 mi
Last recorded122,852 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 PMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 122,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,707 miles

Both front brake hose slightly deteriorated.Nearside front macpherson strut top mount slight play.Both front tyres edges low.Steering wheel bearing slight play.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,626 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 104,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 99,125 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,356 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 94,356 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 89,754 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,634 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 85,634 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,059 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 77,059 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,849 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 72,792 miles

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

Offside rear seat removed

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R178 PMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R178 PMJ, 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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R178 PMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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