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J5 FDJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,730 mi
Last recorded108,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FDJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

spare wheel loose but secure

Fail 9 Jun 2011 108,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot space loaded

both front chassies corroded

both front outter sills damaged

engine oil leaks

exhaust system in poor condition

lift in both front top strut mounts

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge

nearside metal brake pipe corrode recomend attension

offside rear tyre perished

rear coil springs starting to corrode

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 101,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 101,800 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,725 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 97,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 92,584 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent cent rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent nsr

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent osr

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

both side rear flexy furrells starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2008 92,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent cent rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent nsr

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent osr

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

both side rear flexy furrells starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,642 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 87,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,834 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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J5 FDJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 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 J5 FDJ, 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 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J5 FDJ registered?

J5 FDJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is J5 FDJ safe to buy?

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