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R374 OCD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,054 mi
Last recorded94,054 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 OCD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 89,298 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,889 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,457 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 60,450 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,989 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,385 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 35,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,590 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 34,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,123 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,096 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 30,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,792 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 29,785 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 16 Sep 2006 28,278 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 28,273 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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R374 OCD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 R374 OCD, 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 R374 OCD registered?

R374 OCD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R374 OCD safe to buy?

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