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R313 KOJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,193 mi
Last recorded165,193 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 KOJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 165,193 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 165,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 153,445 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 153,439 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 148,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 148,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 147,106 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 147,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 137,145 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 124,209 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 112,801 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 112,801 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 183,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 183,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 93,355 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 82,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 82,756 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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R313 KOJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R313 KOJ, 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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R313 KOJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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