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R387 TDV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,005 mi
Last recorded135,005 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 TDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 135,005 miles

windscreen has slight damage o/s/f

Pass 30 Jul 2009 132,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,823 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 130,823 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 125,104 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r wheel bindeing a little

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 125,104 miles

n/s/r wheel bindeing a little

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2006 119,290 miles

boot on o/s/f anti roll bar drop link split

both rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded & hold

Fail 4 Aug 2006 119,290 miles

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

boot on o/s/f anti roll bar drop link split

both rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded & hold

Fail 5 Aug 2005 113,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 113,346 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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R387 TDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R387 TDV, 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 R387 TDV registered?

R387 TDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R387 TDV safe to buy?

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