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R231 PGO

1998 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,433 mi
Last recorded148,433 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 PGO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 148,433 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 148,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 140,365 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 140,315 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 132,686 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 126,152 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 126,152 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 119,954 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 114,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,681 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 104,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 May 2009 95,255 miles

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

advise rear exhaust clamp missing

advise small cracks both front flexi hoses

both front tyres getting low

Pass 16 May 2008 83,855 miles

rear number plate loose

Pass 24 May 2007 74,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 66,693 miles

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

spare tyre worn on inner edge and flat

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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R231 PGO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R231 PGO, 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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R231 PGO is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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