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R338 EEW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,049 mi
Last recorded125,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 EEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 125,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate starting to deterirate

Pass 23 Jan 2015 125,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear number plate starting to deterirate

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,629 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Nov 2013 116,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Dec 2012 108,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 108,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 101,554 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 101,554 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 90,452 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2010 90,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Oct 2010 89,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,624 miles

3 rear seats not fitted

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear number plate stsrting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,624 miles

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

3 rear seats not fitted

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear number plate stsrting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,963 miles

1) High level brake light requires attention.

2) N/S/F anti-roll bar link bush dust cover split.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,329 miles

N/S/F inner CV boot holed.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 57,994 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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R338 EEW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R338 EEW, 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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R338 EEW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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