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R939 LHT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,620 mi
Last recorded130,620 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 LHT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 130,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,203 miles

Battery insecure

fluid leak from engine bay area

front number plate slightly deteriorated

number one injector damp

Fail 20 Jun 2008 113,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Battery insecure

fluid leak from engine bay area

front number plate slightly deteriorated

number one injector damp

Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 89,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 77,837 miles

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

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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R939 LHT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R939 LHT, 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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What year was R939 LHT registered?

R939 LHT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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