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R327 KFE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,279 mi
Last recorded148,279 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 KFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 148,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 144,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 139,686 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front discs corroded and thin

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Mar 2011 139,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front discs corroded and thin

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2010 133,234 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 123,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 112,338 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 110,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 9 Mar 2006 102,536 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 102,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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R327 KFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R327 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 R327 KFE registered?

R327 KFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R327 KFE safe to buy?

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