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R607 FMJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 125,761 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,024 miles

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front inner/outer sill corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front inner/outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,835 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 119,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 116,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 113,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 110,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,022 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 103,493 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 103,493 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,317 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 98,317 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 86,202 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 86,202 miles

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

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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R607 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R607 FMJ, 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 R607 FMJ registered?

R607 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R607 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 FMJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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