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R314 VAR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,607 mi
Last recorded153,607 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 VAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 153,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 145,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,287 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 132,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 123,744 miles

same as advise notice 663210837154

Fail 10 May 2007 123,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate consideraby disscolourd.

Pass 2 May 2006 110,781 miles

both front lower suspension rear bushes cracking.

o/s washer jet partley blookd.

o/s/f indecator lamp bulb considabley fayded.

o/s/f outer drive shaft gator starting to weep.

rear brake pads consiabley worn.

rear exhaust box considabley corroded.

rear number plate considabley disscolourd.

under tray fitted.

Fail 2 May 2006 110,781 miles

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

both front lower suspension rear bushes cracking.

o/s washer jet partley blookd.

o/s/f indecator lamp bulb considabley fayded.

o/s/f outer drive shaft gator starting to weep.

rear brake pads consiabley worn.

rear exhaust box considabley corroded.

rear number plate considabley disscolourd.

under tray fitted.

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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R314 VAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc 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 R314 VAR, 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 R314 VAR registered?

R314 VAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R314 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R314 VAR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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