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R31 MGT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,861 mi
Last recorded125,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 MGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 125,861 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no seats fitted to rear, so unable to test relevant seatbelts.

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 125,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no seats fitted to rear, so unable to test relevant seatbelts.

oil leak down rear of engine.

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,516 miles

2 x rear seats not fitted, so unable to test relevant rear seat belts.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak(rear of engine).

slight play in rear engine mounting.

tailbox clamp missing.

tailbox heatshield deteriorating.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

tailbox heatshield deteriorating.

2 x rear seats not fitted, so unable to test relevant rear seat belts.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil leak(rear of engine).

slight play in rear engine mounting.

tailbox clamp missing.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 111,197 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,648 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 91,648 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,012 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,426 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,382 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 73,382 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 63,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 63,333 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 45,771 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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R31 MGT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R31 MGT, 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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R31 MGT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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