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R737 JOJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,180 mi
Last recorded119,180 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 JOJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 119,180 miles

brake pedal travel

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

air bag light

Pass 14 May 2010 113,415 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 113,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 104,211 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 100,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 93,521 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 91,741 miles

advisories as per last [VT32W]

Fail 2 Sep 2006 91,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

body damage

brake pipes and hoses starting to perish or corrode

front chassie starting to corrode

movment in steering colum

osr tyre wrong direction

roughness in sreering rack

seat belts not presented correctly

slight play top shock mounts

unable to check bearing for roughness 4X4

wiper poor clearance

Pass 1 Sep 2005 80,195 miles

centre exhaust corroded

off side rear lens damaged

play in near side tack rod end

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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R737 JOJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc 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 R737 JOJ, 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 R737 JOJ registered?

R737 JOJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R737 JOJ safe to buy?

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