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R410 BDV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,383 mi
Last recorded74,383 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 BDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,383 miles

collision damage to ns sill and door

slight play in steering columncentre joint

Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,383 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

collision damage to ns sill and door

Pass 8 Aug 2007 67,447 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in front number plate

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2007 67,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in front number plate

nearside front tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,956 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 58,956 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fluid leakage onto engine undertray

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

stonechip in front number plate

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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R410 BDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R410 BDV, 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 R410 BDV registered?

R410 BDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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