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R442 XKX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,258 mi
Last recorded198,258 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 XKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 198,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre brake light not working

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 195,754 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner (2.5.C.1a)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 195,603 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner (2.5.C.1a)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 193,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 193,983 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 191,329 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated (perished).

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrossion and damage to offside sill.

Slight damage to nearside sill.

Fail 12 Sep 2014 191,329 miles

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

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated (perished).

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrossion and damage to offside sill.

Slight damage to nearside sill.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 189,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s sill panel has slight damage

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 189,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front radiator hose insecure

n/s sill panel has slight damage

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 186,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2012 186,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2011 181,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 174,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r lamp half full of water

Fail 27 Aug 2010 174,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r lamp half full of water

Pass 2 Sep 2009 164,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 155,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 155,118 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 146,114 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 136,377 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 123,140 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 123,140 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R442 XKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R442 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.

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R442 XKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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