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R488 VRD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,379 mi
Last recorded79,379 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 VRD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,379 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2012 79,356 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,896 miles

exhanst rusty and peeling

front lower arm rear bushes worn

play in n/s/f drag link arm

slight play in o/s/f rack spindle

Pass 9 Oct 2010 74,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,993 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 67,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 63,447 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 57,683 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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R488 VRD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R488 VRD, 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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R488 VRD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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