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R464 BGU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 BGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,648 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust deteriorating

front arm bushs deteriorating

front tyres wearing on edges

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 112,410 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear no plate slightly deteriard

Pass 19 Mar 2008 106,421 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 106,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,968 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 97,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses are perishing.

Nearside front screenwash jet is not working, but offside jet is spraying entire screen.

Nearside front tyre is worn very close to limit.

Offside front anti roll bar drop link joints have a small amount of play.

Rear number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 89,747 miles

origanl vt32 still applies

Fail 21 Mar 2006 89,730 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes are significantly working before brake lights activate - (switch requires adjustement).

Front brake hoses are beginning to perrish.

Nearside seatbelt in centre row not checked due to childs seat fitment.

Rear number plate is in poor condition.

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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R464 BGU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R464 BGU, 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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R464 BGU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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