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R356 YHJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

154,390 mi
Last recorded154,390 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 154,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fiberglass filler in osf outer sill

wipers smeering / poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2011 154,341 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fiberglass filler in osf outer sill

wipers smeering / poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2010 144,543 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 144,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 144,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

osf outer cv boot leaking, nsf flexi has rub marks vivable, osr inner position lamp bulb inop, ns dip aim at limit.

osr tyre low pressure, minor play at nsr arb inner bush, spare tyre ex worn, osr tyre valve det.

wtx2, aux belt det and squeel, column adj det, drivers seat belt det, child seat os mid, nsf seat belt det, f discs worn, osf sill damaged, corrosion to f out riggers, centre rear brake pipe union corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 135,547 miles

Battery insecure

belt retern slow

Fail 30 Jan 2009 135,547 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

belt retern slow

Pass 3 Aug 2007 126,463 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 126,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 115,115 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 115,115 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R356 YHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R356 YHJ, 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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R356 YHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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