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R433 FEG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,088 mi
Last recorded83,088 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 FEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 83,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded/pitted

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

spare tyre flat

steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 83,087 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

front brake discs corroded/pitted

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

spare tyre flat

steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,369 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,758 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 72,758 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 69,318 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 69,318 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 29 May 2007 63,985 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 63,985 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Mechanical brake component securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,814 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 57,814 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R433 FEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R433 FEG, 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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R433 FEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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