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R434 LJU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,997 mi
Last recorded157,997 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 LJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 157,997 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 157,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 149,484 miles

Fuel pipe slightly perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 143,253 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 143,250 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 137,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 131,407 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 125,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 120,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 116,356 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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R434 LJU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R434 LJU, 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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R434 LJU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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