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R568 NTF

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,810 mi
Last recorded101,810 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 NTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,810 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

centre exhaust bracket broken (system still supported)

exhaust system corroded and front flexi pipe slightly damaged

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

nearside front lower arm rear bush cracked

offside front lower arm rear bush cracked

slight oil leak

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,411 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear inner side lights not working

Top of nearside windscreen wiper blade split but wiper still clears screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,298 miles

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

High level brake light not working

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

Nearside rear inner side light not working

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,245 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

chip in windscreen zone B

lift in nearside front suspension top mount

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 9 Jan 2009 84,216 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,956 miles

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing low

rear indicator bulbs loosing colour

Fail 2 Jan 2008 78,949 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing low

rear indicator bulbs loosing colour

Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 63,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyres low 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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R568 NTF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R568 NTF, 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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R568 NTF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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