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R285 EPN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,497 mi
Last recorded149,497 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 EPN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 149,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 30 May 2013 149,497 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2012 144,630 miles

Both rear shock absorbers covers corroded away

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

battery insurcure

horn button covers broken but horn works fine

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 135,711 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 14 May 2010 125,941 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 125,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 113,927 miles

Air Bag warning light is on.

Nearside door mirror glass is damgaed.

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish.

Offside horn push is missing on steering wheel.

Slight play in offside anti roll bar drop link ball joint.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 113,663 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air Bag warning light is on.

Nearside door mirror glass is damgaed.

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish.

Offside horn push is missing on steering wheel.

Slight play in offside anti roll bar drop link ball joint.

Pass 14 May 2008 105,493 miles

near side mirror glass cracked.

near side rear tyre cracking on tread shoulders.

off side rear outer seat belt damaged slightly on webbing.

wipers only just clear screen.

Pass 16 May 2007 96,425 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 96,420 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Nearside door mirror glass is broken

Pass 16 May 2006 87,611 miles

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

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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R285 EPN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R285 EPN, 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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R285 EPN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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