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R212 VLK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,946 mi
Last recorded201,946 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 VLK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 201,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion on o/s outer sill floors chassis and rear suspension components

advise downpipe flexi poor

advise exhaust system corroded

advise front pads low

advise play in front strut tops

advise rear anti rollbar mount getting worn

advise slight play in n/s steering track rod

advise wishbone bushes splitting slightly

strong advise front tyres bald on the edges and 2mm on the centre 3/4

Fail 19 Oct 2011 188,584 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

windscreen damage drivers side but not in swept area

wiper blades split/deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2011 188,584 miles

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

windscreen damage drivers side but not in swept area

wiper blades split/deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2010 173,922 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 173,736 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust getting rusty

Large crack bottom of windscreen (not in swept area)

Leak from PAS rack area (strong advise)

N/S/F wiper blade getting poor

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

Small hole N/S sill

Fail 14 Oct 2009 161,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front wishbone bushes splitting

advise o/s/r spring cup rubber missing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 161,835 miles

advise front wishbone bushes splitting

advise o/s/r spring cup rubber missing

Pass 18 Oct 2008 147,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 134,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/r handbrake cable starting to chaff on rear axle

Fail 22 Oct 2007 134,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/r handbrake cable starting to chaff on rear axle

Pass 31 Oct 2006 72,542 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 72,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

handbrake cable return spring off h/b rod.

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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R212 VLK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R212 VLK, 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 R212 VLK registered?

R212 VLK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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