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R262 YEE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,698 mi
Last recorded155,698 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 YEE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 155,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 149,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 144,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 139,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 134,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 134,125 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 127,236 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 119,587 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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R262 YEE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R262 YEE, 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 R262 YEE registered?

R262 YEE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R262 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 YEE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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