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R483 FFE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 FFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 116,049 miles

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

front number plate is cracked

offside rear seat has been removed from vehicle

rear number plate deteriorated

steering rack boots perished

Fail 22 Jan 2013 116,020 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)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorated

steering rack boots perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 109,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise front number plate cracked

advise slight oil leak around engine

Fail 30 Jan 2012 109,664 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise front number plate cracked

advise slight oil leak around engine

Fail 31 Jan 2011 103,008 miles

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid getting low

nearside inner side light not working

offside front tyre tread getting low on edge

offside rear tyre tread getting low and side wall perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 103,008 miles

brake fluid getting low

nearside inner side light not working

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front tyre tread getting low on edge

offside rear tyre tread getting low and side wall perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,873 miles

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

n/s/f t/r/end worn

o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 88,019 miles

0/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

centre exhaust corroded

front tyres low tread in centre of tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,792 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 80,792 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system rusty

advise front discs worn

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise o/s/f lower arm rear bush perished

advise rear exhaust box outter casing rusty and holed

advise rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 73,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 73,799 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,880 miles

exhaust corroded & centre mounting bracket broken

rear view mirror flag removed not permissable for m.o.t

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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R483 FFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R483 FFE, 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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What year was R483 FFE registered?

R483 FFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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