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R361 HKN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,810 mi
Last recorded138,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 HKN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 138,810 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 138,538 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

THIS VEHICLE IS IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION TO DRIVE DUE TO THE BRAKES AS SOMEONE HAS CARRIED OUT A REPAIR TO THE BRAKES AND FITTED THEM BACK TO FRONT A QUILFIED PEARSON IS REQUIRED TO WORK ON IT

Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,958 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 130,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,889 miles

advise front flexis getting perished

advise light corrosion front and rear discs s

advise play in the front strut tops

advise slight exhaust blow from centre clamp

advise underbody corrosion (suspension components chassis floors (slight) brake pipe ferrules)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 122,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

advise front flexis getting perished

advise light corrosion front and rear discs s

advise play in the front strut tops

advise slight exhaust blow from centre clamp

advise underbody corrosion (suspension components chassis floors (slight) brake pipe ferrules)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,966 miles

advise exhaust system corroded and noisy

advise front discs corroded inner edge

advise front flexis slightly perished

advise fuel smell no visible leak at time of test

advise play in front strut tops

advise underbody corrosion

strong advise front chassis legs corroded

strong advise o/s/f track rod end gator split

Fail 23 Sep 2011 119,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

advise exhaust system corroded and noisy

advise front discs corroded inner edge

advise front flexis slightly perished

advise fuel smell no visible leak at time of test

advise play in front strut tops

advise underbody corrosion

strong advise front chassis legs corroded

strong advise o/s/f track rod end gator split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 116,227 miles

front brake discs getting poor

o/s/f track rod end boot split

rear exhaust sections poor rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2009 109,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 109,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 104,349 miles

advise front flexis getting perished

advise front tyres on 2-3mm

advise n/s/f track rod end gator split

advise play in o/s/f strut top

Pass 1 Oct 2007 99,429 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

high level stop light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,104 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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R361 HKN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R361 HKN, 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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R361 HKN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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