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R37 YBA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

180,365 mi
Last recorded180,365 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 YBA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 180,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort stuck in pulled position (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

excessive oil+clutch fluid leaks

spare tyre worn to cords

Pass 19 Jul 2016 175,642 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 175,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolt loose/ insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) loose (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 171,802 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 171,798 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2015 171,791 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2013 164,304 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 164,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2012 153,880 miles

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

rear pads wearing low

slight wear in steering rack out put shafts

Pass 31 May 2011 147,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 146,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing off edges

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off inner edge+starting to wear out of shape

Pass 13 May 2010 140,504 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 140,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing low+has nail in tread

Pass 21 May 2009 131,624 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2008 121,628 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 121,628 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 108,174 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 108,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 96,249 miles

2 rear seats removed

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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R37 YBA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R37 YBA, 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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R37 YBA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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