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R678 JCK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,333 mi
Last recorded111,333 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 JCK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 111,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 111,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 101,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Aug 2009 101,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wiper split

Fail 8 Aug 2008 92,738 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,738 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 86,571 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 86,571 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,541 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 80,541 miles

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

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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R678 JCK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R678 JCK, 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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R678 JCK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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