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R465 KTL

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,313 mi
Last recorded134,313 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 KTL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,313 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,546 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 128,500 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 124,745 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 117,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 117,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,593 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 99,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 80,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 80,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,201 miles

Both 3rd row seats folded in the stowed position.

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both headlight aims on lower limit

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Centre silencer badly corroded

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

O/S/F tyre tread bald on inner edge

O/S/R shock absorber sliding casing corroding away

O/S/R tyre low tread

Rear Silencer badly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 71,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both 3rd row seats folded in the stowed position.

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both headlight aims on lower limit

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Centre silencer badly corroded

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

N/S/F seatbelt slow to retract

O/S/F tyre tread bald on inner edge

O/S/R shock absorber sliding casing corroding away

O/S/R tyre low tread

Rear Silencer badly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,865 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SMALL CRACK IN O\S\R OUTER LIGHT UNIT.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 59,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,416 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 56,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,799 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 46,023 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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R465 KTL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R465 KTL, 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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R465 KTL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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