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R378 EFS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,262 mi
Last recorded113,262 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 EFS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 113,262 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 90,415 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 82,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,763 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,457 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 62,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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R378 EFS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R378 EFS, 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 R378 EFS registered?

R378 EFS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R378 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 EFS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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