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R453 ANV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,159 mi
Last recorded129,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 ANV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 129,159 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,159 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 123,094 miles

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

near side off side front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2009 119,816 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 117,619 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 109,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 105,752 miles

condition of steering-wheel horn button.

corroded exhaust system.

distortion of n/s/r tyre.

front windscreen stone chipped.

n/s/f tyre near legal limit.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

Fail 19 Jul 2006 105,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of steering-wheel horn button.

corroded exhaust system.

distortion of n/s/r tyre.

front windscreen stone-chipped.

n/s/f tyre near legal limit.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 97,605 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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R453 ANV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R453 ANV, 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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R453 ANV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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