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R48 MVK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,076 mi
Last recorded161,076 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 MVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 161,076 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 161,076 miles

Detachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 153,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 131,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 130,682 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 130,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 11 Jul 2007 130,682 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 130,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 130,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 130,682 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 130,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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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R48 MVK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R48 MVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R48 MVK registered?

R48 MVK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R48 MVK safe to buy?

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