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R195 BKG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 BKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 92,035 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 92,035 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,410 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 90,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 81,695 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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R195 BKG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R195 BKG, 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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R195 BKG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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