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R280 DYJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,252 mi
Last recorded166,252 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 166,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 145,137 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 145,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 126,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 126,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,262 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 107,262 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,835 miles

body damage

brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,859 miles

body damage

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,325 miles

body damage

two rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,985 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,985 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated/damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 84,758 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to no seats in car

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,967 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both number plates slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 79,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,977 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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R280 DYJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R280 DYJ, 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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R280 DYJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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