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R428 DKX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 DKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 135,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 126,017 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 125,554 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 119,448 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 119,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 109,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 100,292 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 85,934 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 77,631 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 77,630 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber body corroded

rear exhoust box 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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R428 DKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R428 DKX, 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 R428 DKX registered?

R428 DKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R428 DKX safe to buy?

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