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R96 EYJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 EYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 109,617 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 109,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 102,072 miles

see advice sheet no.340634167084, issued 05/03/2007

Fail 5 Mar 2007 102,068 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

1 of 2 OSR side lights not working

1 of 2 horn buttons missing

Child seats fitted

Exhaust corroded/rear section and mounts badly corroded, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Noise from belt area, STRONGLY RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Ns door mirror glass damaged, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nsf outer CV Boot perished and weeping grease

Osf Cseat belt frayed

Rear brake hoses perishing

Rear exhaust clamp missing, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 17 Feb 2006 93,452 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 93,291 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R96 EYJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R96 EYJ, 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 R96 EYJ registered?

R96 EYJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R96 EYJ safe to buy?

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