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R267 GFV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

118,158 mi
Last recorded118,158 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 GFV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust sealing clamp on the rear box broken but not leaking gasses

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2011 118,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust sealing clamp on the rear box broken but not leaking gasses

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2011 117,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

child seats fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 111,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side front scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2010 111,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side front scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

near side front sill bent

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2008 104,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

near side front sill bent

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 93,192 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 93,192 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 93,186 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside sill damaged (sqashed)

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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R267 GFV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 R267 GFV, 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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R267 GFV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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