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R440 KDF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,856 mi
Last recorded164,856 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 KDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2012 164,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

rear xhaust clamp corroded / missing!

Pass 19 Jun 2012 164,856 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

rear xhaust clamp corroded / missing!

Pass 2 Jun 2011 151,121 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 151,102 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 143,376 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 137,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 133,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2007 126,540 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 126,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 118,338 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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R440 KDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R440 KDF, 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 R440 KDF registered?

R440 KDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R440 KDF safe to buy?

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