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R963 XWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,225 mi
Last recorded119,225 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 XWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 119,225 miles

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

Oil leak

rear reg plate laminate starting to lift from backing

Fail 19 May 2009 119,225 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

rear reg plate laminate starting to lift from backing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 107,855 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 107,852 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 96,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 96,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 85,863 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2006 85,863 miles

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)

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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R963 XWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R963 XWC, 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 R963 XWC registered?

R963 XWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R963 XWC safe to buy?

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