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R290 NDP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,365 mi
Last recorded125,365 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 NDP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,365 miles

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

horn push buttons missing

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear shocker outer cover deteriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2010 125,297 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

horn push buttons missing

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear shocker outer cover deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2009 120,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front shocker top mounts have play

horn press buttons missing but not effecting function

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear centre seat not fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering rack gaitors slightly perished

Fail 5 Mar 2009 120,521 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside door mirror damaged

offside and nearside front top strutt mountings very advanced wear

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

rear silencer very advanced corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2008 113,733 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 113,649 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

rear silencer advanced corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2007 102,718 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 102,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Deteriation to both rear & near side front tyre valves

Deteriation to rear number plate

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,483 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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R290 NDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R290 NDP, 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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R290 NDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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