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R623 NJM

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,978 mi
Last recorded143,978 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 NJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 143,978 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 141,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower crack in screen outside swept area

slight drive shaft noise turning on road test

Fail 13 Dec 2017 141,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower crack in screen outside swept area

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

slight drive shaft noise turning on road test

Pass 4 Jan 2017 138,662 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 138,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 135,517 miles

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

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

chip in screen osf outside swept area

crack in screen nsf outside swept area

noise from cv joints on road test,no play evident when vehicle raised

Pass 7 Jan 2015 131,795 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 131,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 126,202 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 126,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 120,628 miles

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

crack to screen nearside , outside swept area

drivesaft rattle heard on road test

near side chip in screen outside swept area

small cut in off side front tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2013 120,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

crack to screen nearside , outside swept area

drivesaft rattle heard on road test

near side chip in screen outside swept area

small cut in off side front tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2012 115,323 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in screen outside swept area near side

Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,867 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 104,867 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,299 miles

nsf crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 9 Jan 2008 93,746 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 93,724 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 88,426 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 88,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,527 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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R623 NJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R623 NJM, 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 R623 NJM registered?

R623 NJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R623 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 NJM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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