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R101 EKX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,773 mi
Last recorded164,773 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 EKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 164,773 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 164,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 159,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 147,856 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 141,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 137,551 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 127,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 122,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 122,689 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 116,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 108,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,586 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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R101 EKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R101 EKX, 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 R101 EKX registered?

R101 EKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R101 EKX safe to buy?

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