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R167 DJN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,279 mi
Last recorded181,279 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 DJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 181,279 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTING ON STRUT

Fail 13 Oct 2011 181,251 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP RUBBER MOUNTING ON STRUT

Fail 19 Sep 2011 180,892 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 173,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 165,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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 26 Sep 2008 153,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 143,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 134,595 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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R167 DJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R167 DJN, 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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R167 DJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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