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R242 HFR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,055 mi
Last recorded198,055 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 HFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 198,055 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 189,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 178,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 169,379 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 169,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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R242 HFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R242 HFR, 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 R242 HFR registered?

R242 HFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R242 HFR safe to buy?

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