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R359 AAN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,822 mi
Last recorded118,822 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 AAN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 118,822 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 118,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 115,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 115,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 153,280 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 153,280 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R359 AAN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R359 AAN, 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 R359 AAN registered?

R359 AAN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R359 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 AAN shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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