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R171 RKX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 RKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 144,438 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 142,527 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2008 129,842 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 27 Sep 2008 129,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 29 Sep 2007 114,446 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 May 2006 95,172 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 94,599 miles

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

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

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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R171 RKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R171 RKX, 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 R171 RKX registered?

R171 RKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R171 RKX safe to buy?

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