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R515 WJN

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 WJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 116,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 116,517 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 110,003 miles

knocking noise in side steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2009 110,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

knocking noise in side steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2008 101,562 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 101,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,397 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 92,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 84,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 74,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 74,462 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R515 WJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R515 WJN, 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 R515 WJN registered?

R515 WJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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