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R445 XKX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,917 mi
Last recorded152,917 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 XKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 152,917 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 144,000 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 144,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 134,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 124,128 miles

Battery insecure

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

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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R445 XKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R445 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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What year was R445 XKX registered?

R445 XKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R445 XKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R445 XKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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