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R715 JGC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,864 mi
Last recorded113,864 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 JGC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,864 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust silencer weak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 113,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 109,824 miles

Both sides rear tyres wearing close to 1.6mm limit on inside edges.

Both sides rear tyres wearing low.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side front sun visor missing.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 109,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both sides front tyres wearing close to 1.6mm limit on inside edges.

Both sides front tyres wearing low.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side front sun visor missing.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 105,171 miles

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

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

slight age cracking on n/s/r tyre

slight discolouring & cracking on both number plates

Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s sun visor loose

Fail 28 Nov 2008 101,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s sun visor loose

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,058 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 93,058 miles

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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R715 JGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R715 JGC, 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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R715 JGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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