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R636 NJM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 NJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,533 miles

1 jet in offside washer blocked

air bag light on

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside mirror secured with tape

offside number plate light dim

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate faded

service light on

Fail 23 Jul 2010 104,533 miles

1 jet in offside washer blocked

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside mirror secured with tape

offside number plate light dim

rear exhaust corroded

rear number plate faded

service light on

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,978 miles

air bag light is on

both front tyres are bold on the inner edges

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust is blowing on the center join

full engine under tray fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wiper is smeary

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats folded down

Fail 13 Aug 2009 100,978 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light is on

both front tyres are bold on the inner edges

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust is blowing on the center join

full engine under tray fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s wiper is smeary

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats folded down

Pass 22 Jul 2008 96,438 miles

air bag light on

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Aug 2007 91,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 91,490 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

centre to rear exhaust has clamp missing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 87,077 miles

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

air bag light on

exhaust center & rear boxs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2006 87,067 miles

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

air bag light on

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

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

exhust center & rear boxs corroded

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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R636 NJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R636 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 R636 NJM registered?

R636 NJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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