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R996 DBJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,082 mi
Last recorded172,082 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 172,082 miles

sill covers fitted unable to check condition of sills

Pass 1 Sep 2012 171,460 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 171,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 167,489 miles

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

front pads low ;exhaust corroding ;o/s mirror cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2011 167,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front pads low ;exhaust corroding ;o/s mirror cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 164,011 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

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

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres worn

Noise from water pump area

o/s mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2009 155,549 miles

Air bag light on dash

Various brake pipes rusted.

Windscreen chipped.

o/s mirror repaired and glass slightly cracked.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 144,025 miles

screen chipped ;brake pipes corroding ;flexis perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2008 144,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

screen chipped ;brake pipes corroding ;flexis perishing

Pass 31 May 2007 132,358 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 132,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both inner rear side lights not working

recomend removal of sticker in windscreen

washer jets half blocked

Pass 31 May 2006 119,562 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 119,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R996 DBJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R996 DBJ, 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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R996 DBJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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