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R358 BEG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,422 mi
Last recorded104,422 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 BEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,422 miles

215/60x15 tyres fitted to rear.205/65x15 tyres fitted to front.

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

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

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

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

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

horn buttons deteriorating.

no rear seats fitted at time of MOT test.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 104,422 miles

215/60x15 tyres fitted to rear.205/65x15 tyres fitted to front.

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

horn buttons deteriorating.

no rear seats fitted at time of MOT test.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 100,675 miles

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

nearside rear tyre soon tread worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,073 miles

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

front and rear no plates deteriorating.

front tyres worn low on inner edges.

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,598 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

no rear seats fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2008 83,475 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

no rear seats fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 59,734 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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R358 BEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R358 BEG, 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 R358 BEG registered?

R358 BEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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