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R268 DPU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,834 mi
Last recorded185,834 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 DPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 185,834 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes corroded

crack in screen outside swept area

exhaust corroded

osf mirror cracked

play in front top shock mounts

play in steering rack ends

Pass 23 Jun 2011 170,425 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust in poor condition + blow from joints

nsf tyre on 2mm

slight play front top shock mounts

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Jun 2010 157,285 miles

exhaust in poor condition

osf tyre bald on outter edge

play in rack

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2009 148,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 12 Jun 2008 136,485 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 136,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 131,622 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts / seats removed

Fail 20 Jun 2007 131,619 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

unable to check rear seat belts / seats removed

Pass 21 Jun 2006 118,122 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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R268 DPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R268 DPU, 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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R268 DPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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