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R383 KFE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,390 mi
Last recorded78,390 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 KFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,189 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes along axle slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,568 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,715 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 71,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 68,508 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,544 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 65,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 59,131 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,181 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 57,181 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 55,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,116 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 53,847 miles

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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R383 KFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R383 KFE, 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 R383 KFE registered?

R383 KFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R383 KFE safe to buy?

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