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R377 GMA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,265 mi
Last recorded152,265 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 GMA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 152,265 miles

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

Central Rear Outer and front wipers - worn - required soon

Central Rear Outer and front wipers - worn - required soon

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - slight worn - cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all shockers worn - bush - pivot - linkage - slight weak (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( front disc worn - corroded - required soon ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( d /u bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and slight movement in steering wheel -( play ) (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear - all worn - required soon (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 152,265 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Rear Outer and front wipers - worn - required soon

Central Rear Outer and front wipers - worn - required soon

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside - both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - slight worn - cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all shockers worn - bush - pivot - linkage - slight weak (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( front disc worn - corroded - required soon ) (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( d /u bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside - both (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and slight movement in steering wheel -( play ) (2.1.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear - all worn - required soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 149,646 miles

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

Rear shocks dust covers insecure. s

Pass 11 May 2015 147,236 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 147,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 144,666 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Pass 3 May 2013 142,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2012 139,323 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 130,631 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2011 130,625 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 117,816 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 117,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,010 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 91,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 82,928 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 82,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 75,538 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 75,538 miles

Offside 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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R377 GMA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R377 GMA, 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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R377 GMA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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