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R107 RKY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 RKY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 141,588 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 136,417 miles

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 28 Nov 2008 136,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 130,562 miles

Slight play near side track rod end ball joint

Pass 30 Nov 2006 125,894 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 125,859 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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R107 RKY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R107 RKY, 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 R107 RKY registered?

R107 RKY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R107 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 RKY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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