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R939 UJC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,891 mi
Last recorded58,891 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 UJC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,891 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,483 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2018 48,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tires has cracking between treads

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,035 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 48,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,665 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 47,665 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted anchor plate for rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anchor plate for rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,156 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,156 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,207 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,569 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 44,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,676 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,700 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,831 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,765 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,726 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 40,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,369 miles

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 UJC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

R939 UJC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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