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R437 PRM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,564 mi
Last recorded123,564 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 PRM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2012 123,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside rear tyre perishing on outer side walls

play in nearside front steering rack arm on limits

Pass 12 Jun 2011 122,334 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

battery insecure

both front anti roll bar links in poor condition

brake fluid level below maximum

o/s front flexi brake hoses perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

rear shock absorber covers in poor condition

slight fluffing to both front seat belt webbings

slight lift in both fron suspension top mounts

Fail 5 Jun 2011 122,327 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

battery insecure

both front anti roll bar links in poor condition

brake fluid level below maximum

o/s front flexi brake hoses perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear shock absorber covers in poor condition

slight fluffing to both front seat belt webbings

slight lift in both fron suspension top mounts

Pass 3 Jun 2010 115,777 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

play in both front anti-roll bar links

play in both front top strut mounts

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 28 May 2010 115,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses perishing

front brake pads worn thin

play in both front anti-roll bar links

play in both front top strut mounts

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 30 May 2009 109,329 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE--DUE FOR REPLACEMENT.

Fail 13 May 2008 103,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 103,485 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 97,034 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 97,018 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 88,278 miles
Fail 18 May 2006

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

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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R437 PRM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R437 PRM, 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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R437 PRM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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