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R203 FEG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,522 mi
Last recorded127,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 FEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 127,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror glass held with tape

Fail 5 Jul 2011 127,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror glass held with tape

Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,543 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 114,461 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 114,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 107,323 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 100,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 93,760 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 88,590 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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R203 FEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R203 FEG, 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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R203 FEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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