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R388 FAA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 FAA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 95,023 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2012 94,911 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade split to excess

Pass 12 Feb 2011 86,585 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 79,053 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 79,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,023 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 61,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,638 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise n/s rear tyre conditio n slightly perished advise replacement

Pass 25 Feb 2006 50,818 miles

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

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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R388 FAA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R388 FAA, 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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R388 FAA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R388 FAA safe to buy?

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