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R457 CJN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 CJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,333 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wear in both front top mounts

Fail 14 Jan 2019 129,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wear in both front top mounts

Pass 12 Jan 2018 125,836 miles

High level stop light not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 125,836 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil low (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Intermediate pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

High level stop light not working

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,539 miles

Central Corrosion to centre silencer outer casing / no leak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush perishing / softening. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush perishing/ softening. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge near to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear to D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear to D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear N/S and O/S subframe bushes have some movement.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 118,539 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working Hi level not working. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi on top of trailing arm to backplate. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer / pipe clamp corroded through / missing. (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi on top of trailing arm to backplate. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Corrosion to centre silencer outer casing / no leak.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush perishing / softening. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush perishing/ softening. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge near to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear to D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear to D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear N/S and O/S subframe bushes have some movement.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,920 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,920 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,007 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 5 Jan 2015 113,007 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre stop light not working

nearside and offside front brake discs some corrosion to inner braking surfaces

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,567 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs some corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2012 108,744 miles

BRAKE PIPES POOR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,744 miles

BRAKE PIPES POOR

FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR

Pass 3 Jan 2012 107,213 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 107,213 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NSF/OSF WIPER POOR CONDTION

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,295 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2010 101,668 miles

centre stop light not working

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2010 101,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,904 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 95,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,955 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 89,955 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 83,101 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 83,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R457 CJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R457 CJN, 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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R457 CJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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