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R585 VHJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,612 mi
Last recorded113,612 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 113,612 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f top suspension leg.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 113,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in o/s/f top suspension bush.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 86,695 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 79,862 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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R585 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R585 VHJ, 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 R585 VHJ registered?

R585 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R585 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 VHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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