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R64 MKX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

127,963 mi
Last recorded127,963 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 MKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 127,963 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 127,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 122,007 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 122,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 118,513 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 118,513 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn very close to limits.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded slightly blowing.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 113,233 miles

Centre and rear exhaust badly corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 113,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust badly corroded.

Front brake hoses perished.

Front inner brake pads worn low .

Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,288 miles

Rear brake pads worn low .

Rear exhaust box corroded .

Slight bind nearside rear brakes .

Fail 26 Oct 2007 106,288 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside front tyre has a nail in tread.

Offside front tyre worn badly outer edge .

Rear brake pads worn low .

Rear exhaust box corroded .

Slight bind nearside rear brakes .

Pass 19 Oct 2006 99,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 102,154 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 101,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R64 MKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R64 MKX, 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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R64 MKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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