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R202 ONN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,352 mi
Last recorded134,352 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 ONN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 134,352 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 13,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,336 miles

front number plate is cracked

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 103,336 miles

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

front number plate is cracked

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 98,179 miles

Front number plate cracked

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,485 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,121 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,147 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 80,147 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,158 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 74,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 68,606 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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R202 ONN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R202 ONN, 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 R202 ONN registered?

R202 ONN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R202 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 ONN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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