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R111 JAV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

199,329 mi
Last recorded199,329 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 JAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 199,329 miles

n/s/f rack end has slight play in ball joint

Fail 4 Nov 2013 199,329 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f rack end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 7 Nov 2012 191,055 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 191,055 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 182,136 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 182,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 172,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 163,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 153,831 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 153,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 144,224 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on one side

Fail 7 Nov 2007 144,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn on one side

Fail 5 Nov 2007 144,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 131,736 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2006 131,736 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall

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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R111 JAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R111 JAV, 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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R111 JAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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