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R234 HAC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,097 mi
Last recorded205,097 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 HAC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 205,097 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

both front antie roll bar bushes showing slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocker casings weak/corroded

drive belt cracked/worn

engine water hoses insecure

front exhaust system corroded

offside mirror cover damaged

radiator corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight cracks in both front brake hoses

Fail 1 Mar 2013 205,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

both front antie roll bar bushes showing slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocker casings weak/corroded

drive belt cracked/worn

engine water hoses insecure

front exhaust system corroded

offside mirror cover damaged

radiator corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight cracks in both front brake hoses

Pass 7 Jan 2012 196,280 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

srs warning lamp stays on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 188,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 176,700 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 176,684 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 168,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 160,575 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 160,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 149,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 148,712 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 148,712 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 145,247 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2005 145,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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R234 HAC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R234 HAC, 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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R234 HAC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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