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R147 YNC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,163 mi
Last recorded92,163 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 YNC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,163 miles

drivers window doesn't open

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,809 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 89,804 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,249 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,058 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,201 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 76,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,347 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,963 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 61,649 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,967 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 50,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 48,560 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 48,560 miles

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

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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R147 YNC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R147 YNC, 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 R147 YNC registered?

R147 YNC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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