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R363 CWO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,684 mi
Last recorded141,684 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 CWO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 141,684 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 141,683 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 133,377 miles

wind screen slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2009 124,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 124,003 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 115,188 miles

windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2008 115,188 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2007 101,978 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 101,978 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,155 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 87,155 miles

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

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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R363 CWO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R363 CWO, 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 R363 CWO registered?

R363 CWO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R363 CWO safe to buy?

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