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R603 WRJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,145 mi
Last recorded124,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 WRJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 124,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 124,033 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,175 miles

exhaust corroded and blow on exhaust

front brake disc corroded

nearside rear shocker starting to leak

offside and nearside front floors and front jacking points corroded

offside front and nearside front outer sill edges damaged and corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 May 2014 121,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2014 121,594 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2013 118,956 miles

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

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

heat shield loose at rear silencer

Fail 28 May 2013 118,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

heat shield loose at rear silencer

Pass 28 May 2012 114,216 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake pipe covered in grease

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

rear brake pipes behind heat shield corroded

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 28 May 2012 114,216 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front brake pipe covered in grease

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

rear brake pipes behind heat shield corroded

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,572 miles

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear brake pipes covered in grease and showing signs of corrosion

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2011 108,572 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear brake pipes covered in grease and showing signs of corrosion

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2010 102,668 miles

brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust very heavily corroded

play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 15 May 2009 97,952 miles

exhaust very heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust

Pass 20 May 2008 93,940 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

unable to fully check brake pipes due to covered in grease

Fail 20 May 2008 93,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust heavily corroded

unable to fully check brake pipes due to covered in grease

Pass 30 May 2007 89,175 miles

back box very heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

rear suspension parts heavily corroded

unable to fully check brake pipes due to covered in grease

Pass 24 May 2006 84,386 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack joints

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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R603 WRJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R603 WRJ, 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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R603 WRJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R603 WRJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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