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R564 FVC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 FVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 May 2014
Pass 25 May 2013 198,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre slighlty worn inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 195,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2011 191,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2010 185,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 182,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 177,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 168,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 155,357 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 152,430 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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R564 FVC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R564 FVC, 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 R564 FVC registered?

R564 FVC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R564 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R564 FVC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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