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R208 PFJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,226 miles

n/s/f strut loose

rear seats removed

rear tyres near limit

Pass 29 May 2009 83,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 83,885 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 77,563 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 77,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 70,515 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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R208 PFJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R208 PFJ, 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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What year was R208 PFJ registered?

R208 PFJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R208 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 PFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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