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R344 MDD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,331 mi
Last recorded177,331 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 MDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 177,331 miles

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

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

front seat belts return getting slow

Pass 16 Nov 2011 160,886 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 160,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front retracting mechanisum slow to retract

front discs getting low/thin

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 146,563 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 135,457 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

both front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

centre section of exhaust corroded

front wipers split

knocking noise from steering column

n/s/f tyre bald on edges(4mm)

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge(4mm)

o/s/f indicator lense misted

o/s/f tyre bald on edges(4-5mm)

o/s/r seat missing,n/s/r seat not locked in place both rear seatbelts not tested

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2009 135,457 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front seatbelts slow to retract

both front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

centre section of exhaust corroded

front wipers split

knocking noise from steering column

n/s/f tyre bald on edges(4mm)

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge(4mm)

o/s/f indicator lense misted

o/s/f tyre bald on edges(4-5mm)

o/s/r seat missing,n/s/r seat not locked in place both rear seatbelts not tested

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 125,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 116,351 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

headlight images deteriorating

n/s/r...n/s/f...o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 10 Nov 2005 95,815 miles

play in front roll bar links

Fail 10 Nov 2005 95,815 miles

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

play in front roll bar links

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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R344 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R344 MDD, 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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R344 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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