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R519 XEV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,785 mi
Last recorded117,785 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 XEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 117,785 miles

BOTH REAR SEATS ARE MISSING.

Front bumper insecure

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS NOT AN EXTRA LOAD & IS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 117,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

BOTH REAR SEATS ARE MISSING.

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS NOT AN EXTRA LOAD & IS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 109,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 106,923 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper smeary

Fail 1 Nov 2007 94,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both mirror covers missing

front windows inop

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,175 miles

front windows inop

rear number plate deteriorating

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both mirror covers missing

Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,899 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

electric windows not working

offside rear seat not fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2006 84,899 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

electric windows not working

offside rear seat not fitted

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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R519 XEV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R519 XEV, 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 R519 XEV registered?

R519 XEV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R519 XEV safe to buy?

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