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R273 KJT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

225,792 mi
Last recorded225,792 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 KJT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 225,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 225,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 219,017 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 219,003 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion o/s & n/s front underneath areas...

engine running rough/no power when driven...

exhaust various areas corroded/weak....

front o/s & n/s metal brake pipes corroded...

rear ferrules corroded/weak...

Pass 12 Mar 2007 214,619 miles

centre/rear exhaust in poor condition †o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 9 Mar 2006 203,742 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 203,651 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in very poor condition

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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R273 KJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 R273 KJT, 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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R273 KJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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