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R357 BNY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2303cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,510 mi
Last recorded173,510 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 BNY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,303cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2014 173,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 161,622 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

exhaust rusted

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2013 161,622 miles

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rusted

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 155,350 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2012 155,350 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2011 147,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 138,717 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 130,128 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 130,128 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 122,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 122,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 115,709 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 108,547 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 100,933 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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R357 BNY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,303cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R357 BNY, 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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R357 BNY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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