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R369 MLJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,980 mi
Last recorded17,980 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 171,141 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 171,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 158,740 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 149,258 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 137,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 118,649 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 118,649 miles

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

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

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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R369 MLJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R369 MLJ, 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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R369 MLJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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