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R484 VOR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 VOR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,554 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 68,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,890 miles

nearside rear axel beam bush deteriorated

offside rear axel beam bush deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2013 49,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear axel beam bush deteriorated

offside rear axel beam bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,652 miles

REAR EXHUAST CORRODED

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,230 miles

corrosion to all suspension components

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,739 miles

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,198 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake pipes and unions corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake pipes and unions corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,300 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,300 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,522 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 46,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,069 miles

third row of seats removed. †both front tyres worn on edges

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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R484 VOR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R484 VOR, 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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R484 VOR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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