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R276 HRN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,912 mi
Last recorded101,912 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 HRN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

rear seat belts not checked due to seats not fitted

rear seats missing

Fail 9 Nov 2013 101,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

rear seat belts not checked due to seats not fitted

rear seats missing

Pass 17 Nov 2012 98,903 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

adv srs light on

Fail 17 Nov 2012 98,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

adv srs light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 93,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 78,751 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,909 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 74,885 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 74,649 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 70,409 miles

Bonnet release cable not fitted to lever

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine running very rough at idle.

Passenger front seat belt slow to pull out and retract

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2006 66,442 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 62,246 miles

Engine oil leak? O/S/F.

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger front inner constant velocity joint boot split.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 62,246 miles

Engine oil leak? O/S/F.

Passenger front inner constant velocity joint boot split.

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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R276 HRN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R276 HRN, 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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R276 HRN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R276 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 HRN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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