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R960 LNN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,829 mi
Last recorded153,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 LNN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 153,829 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

can not see front or rear brake pads

Fail 29 Jul 2016 153,829 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

can not see front or rear brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2015 151,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edges

general underbody corrosion

very rear seat belts not checked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 146,205 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

joint at exhaust back box corroded replacement recomended

Pass 24 Jun 2013 137,836 miles

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded nearside worse

fuel pipe connectors corroded

interior rear view mirror missing

mid silencer exhaust box outer casing corroded

nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall perishing

one of two offside front washer jets blocked

rear brake hose ferruls corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on rear suspension arms

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside mid row seat only locks on one side in upright position but still secure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 131,451 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

brake servo assistance reduced

corrosion on rear suspension arms

front brake pipes corroding

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

nearside mid row seat only locks on one side in upright position but still secure

nearside rear tyre outer edge wear and deteriating

repair to offside front sill

spare tyre below 1.6mm and legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in inner rack joints

Split in rubber drivers side wiper

corrosion rear suspension arms

front brake pads not visable to check

fuel pipe connectors corroded

nerside rear tyre deteriating

Fail 21 Jun 2011 125,440 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in inner rack joints

Split in rubber drivers side wiper

corrosion rear suspension arms

front brake pads not visable to check

fuel pipe connectors corroded

nerside rear tyre deteriating

Pass 28 Apr 2010 118,995 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2010 118,995 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2009 112,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering / alternator tensioner worn/noisy

Fail 30 Jan 2009 112,709 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering / alternator tensioner worn/noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2007 107,880 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2006 104,256 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 99,562 miles

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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R960 LNN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R960 LNN, 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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R960 LNN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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