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R758 FMJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,170 mi
Last recorded127,170 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 119,404 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine under tray inscure

offside front seat belt slow return

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 4 Oct 2011 112,973 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2011 112,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusted on innerface

Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,209 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

all rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2009 100,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 82,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,936 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 67,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 62,613 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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R758 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R758 FMJ, 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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R758 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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