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R329 WVM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,477 mi
Last recorded230,477 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 WVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 230,477 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 225,748 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bags light on

Pass 27 Mar 2010 225,748 miles

air bags light on

Pass 14 Nov 2008 218,074 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 218,073 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 194,262 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 175,268 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 175,265 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/ door mirrow rear cover missing †

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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R329 WVM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R329 WVM, 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 R329 WVM registered?

R329 WVM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R329 WVM safe to buy?

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