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R638 NJM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,327 mi
Last recorded141,327 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 NJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,327 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 140,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 139,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 138,606 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 135,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 133,268 miles

both front and rear pads look low

both front tyres worn to 2mm

both rear seat incorrectly postioned

corrosion developing

nearside front and offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

offside washer jet not working

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,216 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front and rear pads look low

both front tyres worn to 2mm

both rear seat incorrectly postioned

corrosion developing

nearside front and offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

offside washer jet not working

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,051 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front sills slightly damaged

front chassie rails have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 129,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 127,663 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 126,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 126,639 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 123,732 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 121,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 121,982 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 119,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight damage to nearside lower sill

Pass 4 Sep 2007 118,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 117,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R638 NJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R638 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 R638 NJM registered?

R638 NJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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