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R38 YVR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,349 mi
Last recorded118,349 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 YVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 118,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 113,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 113,225 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,795 miles

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

o/s/r brake sticking on slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,060 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 63,060 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Aug 2009 97,592 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 97,592 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,468 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 84,144 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 74,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,805 miles

Rear 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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R38 YVR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R38 YVR, 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 R38 YVR registered?

R38 YVR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R38 YVR safe to buy?

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