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R210 GMA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 GMA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 127,350 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 108,723 miles

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

n/s/f mirror brokenbut not required for mot if o/s and interior mirror are ok

Fail 10 May 2007 108,723 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/ door mirror broken but not required for mot if o/s and interior mirror are ok

o/s inner light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2006 92,169 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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R210 GMA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R210 GMA, 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 R210 GMA registered?

R210 GMA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R210 GMA safe to buy?

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