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R383 DBJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,351 mi
Last recorded48,351 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,351 miles

Front suspect engine has misfire

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,810 miles

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

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

front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2015 46,810 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,961 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,961 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s/f jacking point

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,333 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,394 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,111 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 36,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,980 miles

2x seats missing at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,344 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r shock starting to leak

Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,070 miles

front discs worn on inner faces

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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R383 DBJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R383 DBJ, 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 R383 DBJ registered?

R383 DBJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R383 DBJ safe to buy?

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