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R404 XVW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 XVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 135,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 135,710 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2013 118,106 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 118,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,099 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre crackingin tread and slight sidewall damage

Fail 27 Jun 2011 101,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre crackingin tread and slight sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 83,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 83,016 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R404 XVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R404 XVW, 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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R404 XVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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