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R211 DDV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,987 mi
Last recorded120,987 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 DDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 120,987 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

centre brake light one of the bulbs is not working but still more than 50% of the light is working

oil leak from bottom of engine

Fail 23 Nov 2012 120,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

centre brake light one of the bulbs is not working but still more than 50% of the light is working

oil leak from bottom of engine

Pass 24 Oct 2011 110,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 99,540 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 99,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 82,072 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 82,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 72,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level brake light not working

nsf wheel cover missing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,507 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

nsf wheel cover missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,953 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front hub caps missing †osr inner trim damaged.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 62,953 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front hub caps missing †osr inner trim damaged.

Pass 4 Jun 2005 53,533 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 53,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust silencer rusty (not blowing) †no spare wheel fitted †osf hub cap missing

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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R211 DDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R211 DDV, 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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R211 DDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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