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R408 YNH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 YNH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 138,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 132,196 miles

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 132,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 126,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 126,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 120,589 miles

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

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

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

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

both wipers split but clearing screen

Fail 13 Feb 2010 110,959 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,959 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 105,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 98,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,886 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 83,507 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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R408 YNH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R408 YNH, 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 R408 YNH registered?

R408 YNH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R408 YNH safe to buy?

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