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R243 FFR

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,543 mi
Last recorded148,543 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 FFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 148,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 148,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,564 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 138,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 132,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 99,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 94,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 94,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,862 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,862 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,230 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 88,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,687 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,189 miles

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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R243 FFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R243 FFR, 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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R243 FFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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