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R313 EFS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,273 mi
Last recorded105,273 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 EFS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 105,273 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 105,272 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 80,663 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 80,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 66,845 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 66,504 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,299 miles

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

vehicle in poor condition inside

Fail 8 Oct 2007 66,297 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

vehicle in poor condition inside

Pass 29 Aug 2006 61,635 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 61,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 58,965 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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R313 EFS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R313 EFS, 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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R313 EFS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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