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R450 AJW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,037 mi
Last recorded132,037 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 AJW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 132,037 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2007 127,539 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 127,539 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 112,829 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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R450 AJW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R450 AJW, 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 R450 AJW registered?

R450 AJW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R450 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 AJW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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