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R219 PFJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,643 mi
Last recorded97,643 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,643 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 97,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,025 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2006 81,535 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 81,455 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R219 PFJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R219 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 R219 PFJ registered?

R219 PFJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R219 PFJ safe to buy?

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