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R240 YPU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,076 mi
Last recorded141,076 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 YPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 141,076 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 141,076 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre worn

nsr tyre heavily perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,811 miles

auxilary drive belt heavily perished

front brake discs worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn

only 2 seats excluding driver fitted at time of test

osf drop link has slight play

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 31 Jul 2009 132,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Aug 2008 125,502 miles

Rear brake disc's worn

Fail 4 Aug 2008 125,480 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Both front wiper blades split

Front washer jets poor condition

Rear brake disc's worn

Rear wiper blade missing

Very strong advise rear brake pads low

spare tyre deflated

Pass 3 May 2007 121,319 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 121,319 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge cut in nsf tyre

ns body damaged, both sills squashed at front

nsf wiper split

play in both front top mounts

play osf track rod end

rear pads low

right hand horn button missing , rear wiper split

spare wheel not present

Pass 28 Apr 2006 110,241 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack

slight play in o/s/f steering arm/track rod end

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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R240 YPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R240 YPU, 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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R240 YPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R240 YPU safe to buy?

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