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R760 JDU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,823 mi
Last recorded177,823 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 JDU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 177,823 miles

SRS warning light indicates a fault.

rear exhaust box is corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 177,735 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning light indicates a fault.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 171,767 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 170,729 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 164,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 151,666 miles

airbag light on

Pass 28 Nov 2006 140,503 miles

airbag light on

Fail 28 Nov 2006 140,503 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

airbag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2005 127,467 miles

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

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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R760 JDU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R760 JDU, 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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R760 JDU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R760 JDU safe to buy?

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