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R645 DMJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,856 mi
Last recorded176,856 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 DMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 176,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 165,328 miles

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

OS Mirror loose

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

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

slight cut in nsf tyre outer wall

slight play in osf antiroll bar link rod

slight play in osr antiroll bar d bush

Fail 26 Mar 2013 165,322 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

slight cut in nsf tyre outer wall

slight play in osf antiroll bar link rod

slight play in osr antiroll bar d bush

Pass 29 Mar 2012 152,615 miles

Exhaust weak / corroded

Rear pads getting low

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2012 152,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust weak / corroded

Rear pads getting low

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2011 140,018 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 140,016 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 131,079 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 131,077 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both NS Tyres have damage to side wall

NSF Lower arm rear bush weak

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear silencer weak

Slight damage to NSF inner wheel rim

Pass 20 Mar 2009 121,759 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

slight play in nsf link arm

Fail 18 Mar 2009 121,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

nail in osr tyre

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

slight play in nsf link arm

slight uneven wear on osr tyre

tyre readings osf 6mm nsf 5mm osr 4mm

Pass 28 Mar 2008 112,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 112,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damagbe to n.s front tyre

front discs lipped

o.s mirror loose

rear tyres cracking

slight movement to o.s top strut mounting

Pass 22 Nov 2006 103,708 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 103,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 100,777 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 100,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R645 DMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R645 DMJ, 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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R645 DMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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