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R23 YKJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,827 mi
Last recorded154,827 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 154,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet release lever defective

complete exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre heavily deteriorated

offside door mirror outer casing missing

offside rear tyre deteriorated.

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 17 Mar 2018 154,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet release lever defective

complete exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre heavily deteriorated

offside door mirror outer casing missing

offside rear tyre deteriorated.

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 151,152 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 151,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 149,968 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 149,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 147,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 147,826 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 145,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 145,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 143,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rewar exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 Mar 2012 143,874 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear inner side light not working

rewar exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 142,353 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 142,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 139,861 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 139,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER DUST SLEEVE CORRODED AWAY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2009 131,382 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

O/side horn button on steering wheel does not work

Fail 7 Feb 2009 131,382 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

O/side horn button on steering wheel does not work

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 122,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiperblade starting to split

Fail 3 Jan 2008 122,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

nearside wiperblade starting to split

Pass 11 Jan 2007 114,532 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes close to balance limit

Pass 13 Jan 2006 105,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R23 YKJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R23 YKJ, 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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R23 YKJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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