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R296 JUA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,890 mi
Last recorded157,890 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 JUA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 157,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 157,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 148,249 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s rear. O/s rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 148,216 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s rear. O/s rear on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 145,196 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 145,196 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

has excessive play in track rod

Pass 12 Jun 2013 135,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 135,648 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 125,162 miles

n/s/f tyre just on limit

Fail 19 May 2011 116,968 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake disc pitted,STRONG ADVISE.

Pass 19 May 2011 116,968 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc pitted,STRONG ADVISE.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 109,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 109,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 99,558 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear light assemble damaged.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 75,515 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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R296 JUA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R296 JUA, 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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R296 JUA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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