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R45 CGH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,843 mi
Last recorded190,843 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 CGH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 190,843 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 183,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 174,734 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 167,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 158,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 149,826 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 141,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 132,827 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 132,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 123,453 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 123,453 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R45 CGH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R45 CGH, 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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R45 CGH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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