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R447 KDF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,053 mi
Last recorded114,053 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 KDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,053 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear no plates poor rear seats not fitted exhaust in poor condition and blowing various body damage road wheels corroded front flexi brake hoses poor

various underbody corrosion various components corroding various bushes worn n/s/f tyre worn both rear tyres old

Fail 14 Nov 2007 98,704 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear no plates worn various body damage front brake discs poor condition various underbody corrosion

various components corroding various bushes worn

Pass 14 Nov 2007 98,704 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear no plates worn various body damage front brake discs poor condition various underbody corrosion

various components corroding various bushes worn

Pass 7 Nov 2006 85,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

wiper blades worn.

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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R447 KDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R447 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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R447 KDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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