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R221 XHK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,156 mi
Last recorded69,156 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 XHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,403 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 67,816 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 66,679 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake hoses slightly starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer tread

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,079 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,014 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 51,014 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,834 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 42,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2011 42,506 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,469 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear

offside front tyre showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,804 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 38,912 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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R221 XHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R221 XHK, 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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R221 XHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R221 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 XHK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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