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R26 YVX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 YVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 122,202 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills have damage

offside rear registration plate light dim

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 122,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills have damage

offside rear registration plate light dim

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 108,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,070 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 80,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,018 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 71,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R26 YVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R26 YVX, 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 R26 YVX registered?

R26 YVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R26 YVX safe to buy?

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