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R326 KFE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,953 mi
Last recorded166,953 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 KFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 166,953 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 166,953 miles

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

Both Steering Rack Gaitors Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

Offside Door Mirror Damaged

Offside Front Lower Arm Rear Mount Bush Perishing

Offside Rear Inner Light Lens Cracked

Spare Wheel Missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 150,389 miles

Offside Front Door Mirror Damaged

Rear Inner Brake Pads Low

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Rusting

Centre Exhaust Silencer Rusted

Chips In windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 143,762 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 143,762 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 132,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 121,894 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 121,894 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

tested in wet

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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R326 KFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R326 KFE, 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 R326 KFE registered?

R326 KFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R326 KFE safe to buy?

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