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R464 GDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,373 mi
Last recorded184,373 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 GDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 184,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rearmost seat fitted so as belt is working incorrectly

Fail 19 Jul 2010 184,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rearmost seat fitted so as belt is working incorrectly

Pass 8 Jul 2009 173,338 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 173,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 165,048 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 165,048 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2007 153,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 153,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

nearside front flexible brake hose shows fine cracking

off side front ball mirror cracked

offside front flexible brake hose shows fine cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2006 145,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 145,785 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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R464 GDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R464 GDA, 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 GDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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