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R255 PMJ

1998 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,562 mi
Last recorded113,562 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 PMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 113,556 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jul 2012 105,040 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,789 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 95,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 900,669 miles

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2010 90,669 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,985 miles

offside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 79,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,866 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 72,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2006 61,510 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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R255 PMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R255 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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R255 PMJ is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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