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R463 CJN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,873 mi
Last recorded110,873 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 CJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 110,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 108,876 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,734 miles

exhaust hitting heatsheild

Pass 12 Feb 2008 103,329 miles

battery clamp is missing

both front flexys are slightly perished

front and rear tyres are perished

offside cv boot is slightly leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2007 98,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front wipers are slightly split

Pass 16 Feb 2006 94,426 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 94,423 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

battery is insecure

nearside and offside outer cv boots are perished and slightly leaking

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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R463 CJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R463 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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What year was R463 CJN registered?

R463 CJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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