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R970 KLJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,903 mi
Last recorded108,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 KLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,903 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,942 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 106,611 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 104,032 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 102,277 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 95,830 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 95,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 92,852 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 92,852 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,400 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 87,344 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 83,792 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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R970 KLJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R970 KLJ, 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 R970 KLJ registered?

R970 KLJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R970 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 KLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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