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R334 FMJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,550 mi
Last recorded141,550 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2016 141,550 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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 140,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 139,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 137,336 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 137,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 132,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 129,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 129,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 125,553 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 123,622 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 123,622 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 113,765 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2008 113,764 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounting snapped

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 99,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 88,008 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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R334 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R334 FMJ, 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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R334 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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