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R254 GDV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,232 mi
Last recorded184,232 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 GDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 184,232 miles

Brake pedal creep

High viz brake lamp

both front flexi brakehoses perished badly and only just pass

both front top strut mounts

front brake discs

front indicator colour

nearside outer sill corrosion

offside cv boot

Fail 9 Sep 2011 184,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creep

High viz brake lamp

both front flexi brakehoses perished badly and only just pass

both front top strut mounts

front brake discs

front indicator colour

nearside anti roll bar link

nearside outer sill corrosion

offside cv boot

Pass 13 Sep 2010 178,069 miles

both front flexable brake hoses perished

both front top strut mounts

handbrake return spring broken

nearside front anti roll bar link badly worn

offside rear metal brake pipe

various engine oil leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2010 178,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front flexable brake hoses perished

both front top strut mounts

handbrake return spring broken

nearside front anti roll bar link badly worn

offside rear metal brake pipe

various engine oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2009 166,052 miles

both front flexable brake hoses perished badley

both rear metal brake pipes corroded badly

offside front road wheel buckled

Fail 29 Jul 2009 166,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front flexable brake hoses perished badley

both rear metal brake pipes corroded badly

offside front road wheel buckled

Pass 9 Sep 2008 152,071 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front top strut mounts worn badly

front brake pads low

offside front outer anti roll bar link worn

offside front wheel rim badly damaged and only just passes

Fail 2 Sep 2008 151,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front top strut mounts worn badly

front brake pads low

offside front outer anti roll bar link worn

offside front wheel rim badly damaged and only just passes

Pass 20 Aug 2007 138,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 123,125 miles

both front flexable brake hoses perished

Fail 30 Aug 2006 123,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

offside front abs slip ring faulty

Pass 17 Aug 2005 110,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R254 GDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R254 GDV, 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 R254 GDV registered?

R254 GDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R254 GDV safe to buy?

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