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R461 EWR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,039 mi
Last recorded225,039 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 EWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 225,039 miles

n/s/f shocker poorly fitted

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint needs replacement a/s/a/p

Fail 17 Apr 2007 225,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses heavily perrished

both front inner cv gaitors split

both sills crushed

cords exposed on spare tyre

front numberplate cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2006 213,004 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 212,832 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brakes hoses cracked & perished. †movement in o/s/f steering rack. †travel in hand brake lever. †stone chips in front windscreen. †rear & o/s/f indicators lights pale. †rear tyres worn 2mm. †n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge. † †

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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R461 EWR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R461 EWR, 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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R461 EWR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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