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R211 YAR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,719 mi
Last recorded113,719 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 YAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 113,719 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH

brake pedal rubber is in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2009 113,719 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH

brake pedal rubber is in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2008 103,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2008 103,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

petrol tank all dented in

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2007 93,521 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 93,267 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank sucks inwards when vehicle running but tank is secure

Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,836 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 83,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YAR, 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 YAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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