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R362 MGJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,907 mi
Last recorded76,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,907 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery not clamped

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

rear section of exhaust weak outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,398 miles

exhaust system very weak;;

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

extreme rear seats removed at time of test

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

rear section of exhaust getting weak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

rear seats removed so complete inspection of seat belts not possible

rear section of exhaust getting weak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 69,560 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

rear seats removed so complete inspection of seat belts not possible

rear section of exhaust getting weak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,245 miles

all rear seats removed seat belts not tested

exhaust system weak

front number plate starting to deteriate

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,896 miles

no rear seats fitted

o/s rear wheel arch in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2010 66,896 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake spring broken

no rear seats fitted

o/s rear wheel arch in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,886 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 62,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front registration plate cracked

high level stop light not working

rear seats in wrong position for seat belts to function properly

Pass 26 May 2006 52,451 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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R362 MGJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R362 MGJ, 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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R362 MGJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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