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R115 HDG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,692 mi
Last recorded115,692 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 HDG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 115,692 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Oct 2011 156,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 140,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2010 140,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 126,238 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 126,229 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 113,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 98,142 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 90,097 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 90,097 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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R115 HDG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R115 HDG, 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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R115 HDG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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