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R797 EKN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,091 mi
Last recorded131,091 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 EKN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,091 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

ENGINE WATER LEVEL IS SLIGHTLY LOW

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,677 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH AND CRACK

THERE MAY BE VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 28 Oct 2009 122,677 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH AND CRACK

THERE MAY BE VERY SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 114,336 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 114,214 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 92,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 82,611 miles

Centre Rear 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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R797 EKN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R797 EKN, 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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R797 EKN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R797 EKN safe to buy?

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