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R756 MJU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,387 mi
Last recorded147,387 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 MJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 147,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 147,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 142,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing

Pass 2 Dec 2009 141,571 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 134,837 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 134,837 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 129,908 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 129,908 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 122,507 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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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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R756 MJU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R756 MJU, 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 R756 MJU registered?

R756 MJU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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