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R133 LEA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 LEA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 114,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

baby seats horn buton poor condishion

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

baby seats horn buton poor condishion

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,201 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,201 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

jaking ponts week sills damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2010 96,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 96,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,675 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,675 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 80,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 75,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,021 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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R133 LEA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R133 LEA, 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 R133 LEA registered?

R133 LEA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R133 LEA safe to buy?

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