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R424 PCY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 PCY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 90,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,755 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight free play o/s steering rack arm

Fail 28 Aug 2008 86,754 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight free play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,511 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 81,459 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 69,519 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 69,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (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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R424 PCY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R424 PCY, 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 R424 PCY registered?

R424 PCY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R424 PCY safe to buy?

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