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R964 KFX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,179 mi
Last recorded136,179 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 KFX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 136,179 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 136,176 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 125,732 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 125,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 110,168 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 102,018 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 102,018 miles

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

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise tyre n/s/r on wear indicators

Fail 12 Sep 2006 101,985 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 80,778 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 80,775 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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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R964 KFX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R964 KFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R964 KFX registered?

R964 KFX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R964 KFX safe to buy?

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