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R227 LKO

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,156 mi
Last recorded107,156 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 LKO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 101,764 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2008 95,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2007 86,992 miles

REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST †FRONT BUMPER N/S INSECURE

Fail 24 Mar 2007 86,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST †FRONT BUMPER N/S INSECURE

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear box corroded

front wipers slighty smearing

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

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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R227 LKO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green 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 R227 LKO, 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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R227 LKO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R227 LKO safe to buy?

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