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R824 YHJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,083 mi
Last recorded137,083 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2013 137,083 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,083 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2012 135,479 miles

catalytic converter rattling

front brake disks lipped

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear perishing

offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust silencer rusty on outer casing

Fail 6 Feb 2012 135,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

catalytic converter rattling

front brake disks lipped

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear perishing

offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust silencer rusty on outer casing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 131,188 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside inner cv boot split

offside horn button broken

Fail 4 Feb 2011 131,188 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside inner cv boot split

offside horn button broken

Fail 3 Aug 2010 130,152 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,653 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside inner cv boot split

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2009 124,653 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside inner cv boot split

rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside indicator warning light not working

nearside inner c/v boot broken

Pass 6 Jul 2007 114,523 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2007 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2006 105,994 miles

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2006 105,994 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

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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R824 YHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R824 YHJ, 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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R824 YHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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