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R719 NJM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,457 mi
Last recorded142,457 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 NJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,457 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 134,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 131,919 miles

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jun 2011 131,919 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2010 123,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 115,887 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 115,887 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 106,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 97,052 miles

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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R719 NJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R719 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 R719 NJM registered?

R719 NJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R719 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R719 NJM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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