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R758 JGK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,563 mi
Last recorded151,563 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 JGK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2015 151,563 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Hande brake leaver knobe loss

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhust box starting to rust

Rear nubber plate starting to delaminate

crack on front nubber plat

Pass 4 Dec 2014 151,062 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded no leak present

Pass 11 Dec 2013 150,155 miles

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

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

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

crack on front nubber plate

nocking noise from streeing rack

noise from engine

one horne ringe missing on streeing wheel

outer eadges of front tyres low on 1.6mm

Fail 11 Dec 2013 150,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

crack on front nubber plate

nocking noise from streeing rack

noise from engine

one horne ringe missing on streeing wheel

outer eadges of front tyres low on 1.6mm

Pass 11 Dec 2012 149,264 miles

crack on front nubber plate

nocking noise from strring rack and a little damp by gators

noise from enge

one horne cover on strring wheel mising

outer eadge of front tyres geting low

Fail 11 Dec 2012 149,246 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack on front nubber plate

nocking noise from strring rack and a little damp by gators

noise from enge

one horne cover on strring wheel mising

outer eadge of front tyres geting low

Pass 19 Dec 2011 147,385 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 147,385 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack on front nubber plate

o/s/front linck arme rubber gators starting to split

Pass 9 Dec 2010 142,663 miles

crack on front nubber plate

n/s/ stering rack c v boot starting to split

Pass 18 Dec 2009 135,155 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 135,090 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)

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

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

engine wiring loom damaged/melted

Pass 4 Dec 2008 126,843 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 126,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 117,344 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 105,754 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 105,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 JGK 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 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JGK, 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 JGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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