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R163 TLR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,637 mi
Last recorded152,637 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 TLR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 152,637 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 152,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mounting damaged!!

offside front tyre wearing on inside, advise, geometry check.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 144,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 135,973 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 135,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 127,882 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 127,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 117,503 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 117,503 miles

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

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

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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R163 TLR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R163 TLR, 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 R163 TLR registered?

R163 TLR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R163 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 TLR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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