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R195 DUF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 DUF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,003 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,967 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,063 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 40,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,064 miles

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

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

a.b.s fault cleared before start of test.fault showed n/s/f sensor.light clear during test

Pass 10 Oct 2009 29,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,657 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,044 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 DUF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DUF, 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 DUF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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