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R387 MJT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

112,367 mi
Last recorded112,367 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 MJT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2012 112,367 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2011 111,985 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 111,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2010 108,065 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 108,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 104,848 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 104,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 102,452 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

centre rear seat belt slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2008 102,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

centre rear seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2007 98,528 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 98,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,854 miles

exhaust heavily corroded. †both front flexi brake hoses perished. †both front suspension bushes worn. †rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2006 94,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded. †both front flexi brake hoses perished. †both front suspension bushes worn. †rear brake discs corroded.

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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R387 MJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 R387 MJT, 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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R387 MJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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