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R230 MDD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,260 mi
Last recorded194,260 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 MDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 194,260 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 194,260 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 174,673 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 174,673 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 160,461 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight play im n/s/f top strut mount

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2007 147,021 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 147,021 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 146,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 146,808 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre at 2.5mm

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2006 125,514 miles

very slight exhaust blow from cat will need replacing soon

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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R230 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R230 MDD, 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 R230 MDD registered?

R230 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R230 MDD safe to buy?

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