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R757 XKK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

191,964 mi
Last recorded191,964 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 XKK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 191,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 185,636 miles

brake discs corroded/deteriorated

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded and leaking

front top mount bushes worn

offside front anti roll bar drop link gator split (border line pass)

oil leak

rear fog lights dim (border line pass)

rear number plate lights dim (border line pass)

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

washers weak (border line pass)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 181,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs have minor surface corrosion

both the nearside rear and offside front tyre valve caps are missing

evidence of oil leaks in the engine bay

exhaust system is corroded

movement detected in both front suspension arms rear bushes

nearside rear brake pipe is corroded but not currently classed as excessive

nearside steering wheel horn push is not working

offside front suspension arm balljoint rubber cover is starting to split

offside windowscreen washer jet would benefit from adjustment

slight movement in both front upper suspension mountings

slight play in the nearside steering track rod end

Pass 11 Apr 2012 178,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 170,545 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 170,527 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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)

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 XKK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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