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R407 NAB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

254,010 mi
Last recorded254,010 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 NAB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 254,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 253,944 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 242,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2015 242,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 232,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2014 232,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2013 222,157 miles

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEATBELT CHILD SEAT FITTED.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 222,124 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEATBELT CHILD SEAT FITTED.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 213,653 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 213,624 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 202,560 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 202,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 190,101 miles

O/S/F INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT.

O/S/F TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLIT

Fail 2 Jul 2010 189,968 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT.

O/S/F TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SPLIT

Pass 11 Jul 2009 176,394 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 176,326 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 160,893 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 160,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 147,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 137,917 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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R407 NAB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R407 NAB, 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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R407 NAB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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