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B6 CRA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,371 mi
Last recorded115,371 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 CRA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,401 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 96,577 miles

air bag light on

front tyres on limit /worn on edges/ POOR

high level brake light not working

o/s/r shockabsorber damp

rear no. plate deteriorating

rear tyres near limit

tested with only 3 pass seats fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2008 96,577 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

front tyres on limit /worn on edges/ POOR

high level brake light not working

o/s/r shockabsorber damp

rear no. plate deteriorating

rear tyres near limit

tested with only 3 pass seats fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,606 miles

as original

Fail 30 Jul 2007 90,606 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

near side inner rear light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,853 miles

as original test 414387806203

Fail 26 Jul 2006 82,853 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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B6 CRA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol 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 B6 CRA, 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 B6 CRA registered?

B6 CRA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B6 CRA safe to buy?

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