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R757 VHJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,410 mi
Last recorded122,410 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,410 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 122,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 119,955 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 119,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 117,573 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 117,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 111,322 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

O/S/R tyre close to wear bars

Pass 20 Jul 2011 107,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 107,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 104,492 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

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

O/S/F tyre starting to wear iner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 101,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 97,294 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 18 Jul 2007 93,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,988 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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R757 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R757 VHJ, 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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R757 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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