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R214 CGX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,785 mi
Last recorded134,785 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 CGX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,785 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTING SLIGHT WEAR.

NEAR SIDE WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDTION.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 133,578 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 126,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 121,273 miles

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT OF WEAR.

NEAR SIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION BEARING SLIGHT LIFT.

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT CRACKING.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,116 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 112,751 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 112,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 109,580 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 99,913 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 93,524 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 93,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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R214 CGX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R214 CGX, 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 R214 CGX registered?

R214 CGX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R214 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 CGX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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