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R120 DYJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,136 mi
Last recorded128,136 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 128,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low on edges 215/60/15

Fail 14 Sep 2012 128,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

catalytic converter noisy[broken up?]

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f and n/s/r tyres low on edges 215/60/15

Pass 3 Sep 2011 123,790 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

unable to open offside rear door

Fail 1 Sep 2011 123,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 4 Aug 2010 123,718 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Jul 2010 123,713 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 114,411 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 102,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 91,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 82,840 miles

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

exhaust rear box has quite heavy corrosion

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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R120 DYJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R120 DYJ, 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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R120 DYJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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