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JJI 3185

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,192 mi
Last recorded130,192 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 3185
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 130,192 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

N/S Door mirror damaged.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

N/S/F Indicater pale.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

N/S/R Inner side light inop.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S Outer sill damaged.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe coroded.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit (outer edges).

O/S/R Metal link brake pipe coroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 130,190 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated.

N/S Door mirror damaged.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

N/S/F Indicater pale.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

N/S/R Inner side light inop.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S Outer sill damaged.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe coroded.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit (outer edges).

O/S/R Metal link brake pipe coroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 119,511 miles

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

N/s mirror damaged

second row, centre seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Dec 2012 119,509 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

N/s mirror damaged

second row, centre seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,367 miles

Both rear tyres perrished and split

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

N/S mirror damaged

N/S wiper blade split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 100,132 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 88,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,824 miles

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

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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JJI 3185 is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJI 3185, 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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JJI 3185 is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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