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R624 SRK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,536 mi
Last recorded96,536 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 SRK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system coroded (7.1.2)

corrosion building up underneath

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 93,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,005 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,947 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,645 miles

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK; EXHAUST SYSTEM CARRODED;

Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,007 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,678 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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R624 SRK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R624 SRK, 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 R624 SRK registered?

R624 SRK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R624 SRK safe to buy?

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