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R132 GBM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,519 mi
Last recorded140,519 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 GBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 140,519 miles

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)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2017 131,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rera (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

rear box in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2017 131,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rera (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside steering rack gaiter

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

rear box in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,434 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack and perish and worn on inner edge

exhaust system deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear number plate deteriorating

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Mar 2016 122,434 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack and perish and worn on inner edge

exhaust system deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear number plate deteriorating

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Mar 2015 116,516 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2015 116,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,799 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil on minimum level mark

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,799 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine oil on minimum level mark

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine oil on minimum level mark

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 15 May 2012 106,453 miles

alternator belt noisey at time of test.

rear exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 17 May 2011 102,901 miles

rear exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.

Fail 17 May 2011 102,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.

Pass 5 May 2010 98,734 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 98,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 90,270 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 89,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 86,474 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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R132 GBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R132 GBM, 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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R132 GBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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