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R443 HFR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,848 mi
Last recorded150,848 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 HFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 150,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged strongly advised (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rod strongly advised (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 150,769 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken in two pieces (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged strongly advised (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rod strongly advised (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,777 miles

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

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

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

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

air con pump noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2014 120,765 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 109,787 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 109,765 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise o/s/f drive shaft is fouling under shield / engine not secure/ suspect lower mounting bar adift [ bolts missing]?

engine oil was low by 2.5 litres

Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 85,673 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,673 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 80,713 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2006 75,088 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 69,856 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 69,773 miles

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

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

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

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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R443 HFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R443 HFR, 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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R443 HFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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