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R353 ENS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,547 mi
Last recorded89,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 ENS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 89,547 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 89,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,416 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 85,744 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,444 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 81,354 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2005 74,826 miles

vibration at driveshaft suspect nearside

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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R353 ENS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R353 ENS, 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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R353 ENS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R353 ENS safe to buy?

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