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R31 FGK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,590 mi
Last recorded135,590 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 FGK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2010 135,590 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 135,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 126,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 118,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 104,525 miles

front discs worn thin

o/s/r light lense cracked

slight play in both front top mounts

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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R31 FGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R31 FGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R31 FGK registered?

R31 FGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R31 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 FGK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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