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J15 CCH

1998 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,371 mi
Last recorded212,371 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 CCH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 212,371 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside lower sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 200,503 miles

Oil leak

both front indicators not fully secured

far rear seat belts not checked as seats not in position

offside front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front lower and nearside front upper anti-roll link arm dust covers split

slight knocking from steering column

Fail 16 Apr 2009 200,438 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front indicators not fully secured

far rear seat belts not checked as seats not in position

offside front and both rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside front lower and nearside front upper anti-roll link arm dust covers split

slight knocking from steering column

Pass 24 Apr 2008 188,547 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm dust cover split

Fail 24 Apr 2008 188,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm dust cover split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 176,063 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine top cover loose and rattles

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 25 Apr 2007 176,063 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine top cover loose and rattles

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 27 Apr 2006 165,178 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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J15 CCH is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J15 CCH, 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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J15 CCH is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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