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R136 NTF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,009 mi
Last recorded182,009 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 NTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 182,009 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 182,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 173,777 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT WORN

HORN BUTTONS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP STONECHIPPED

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CONDENSATED

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TAPPED

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

RADIATOR HOSE ADRIFT OF MOUNTINGS

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

TAPPING NOISE FROM ENGINE

Fail 2 Dec 2009 173,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT WORN

HORN BUTTONS DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP STONECHIPPED

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS CONDENSATED

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TAPPED

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

RADIATOR HOSE ADRIFT OF MOUNTINGS

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

TAPPING NOISE FROM ENGINE

Pass 3 Dec 2008 164,764 miles

nearside horn push missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2008 164,764 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

nearside horn push missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 150,593 miles

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

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

centre silencer in poor condition.

Fail 22 Oct 2007 150,591 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre silencer in poor condition.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 142,073 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 142,073 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

chips in windscreen

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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R136 NTF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R136 NTF, 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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R136 NTF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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