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R438 XKX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,899 mi
Last recorded147,899 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 XKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2006 147,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 147,899 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s rear inner tail lamp not working

rear exhaust 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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R438 XKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R438 XKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R438 XKX registered?

R438 XKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R438 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 XKX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R438 XKX have outstanding finance?

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