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R435 VWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,935 mi
Last recorded214,935 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 VWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 214,935 miles

ADVISE Slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2013 208,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 200,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 200,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mtg broken.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 190,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 180,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

faulty air bag w/light lit

rear seating incorrectly fitted for seat belt application swop them over.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 169,991 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer & clamp deteriorating.to excess

o/s/r shockabsorber top cover rusted off.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 160,434 miles

handbrake cable return spring broken. exhaust system deteriorating.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 148,758 miles

original test advisories still apply.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 148,746 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front brake hoses quite perished †h/brake cable return spring broken. †centre & rear silencers quite rusted.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 132,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 118,438 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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R435 VWC 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 83.3%.

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 R435 VWC, 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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R435 VWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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