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R332 GNJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,758 mi
Last recorded135,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 135,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 130,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S mirror taped up for support

O/S/R lamp has slight crack but not showing any white light

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 130,390 miles

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

O/S mirror taped up for support

O/S/R lamp has slight crack but not showing any white light

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 125,208 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 120,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 116,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 109,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 99,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 99,844 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 99,792 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R332 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R332 GNJ, 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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What year was R332 GNJ registered?

R332 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R332 GNJ safe to buy?

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