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R62 FGR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,738 mi
Last recorded193,738 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 FGR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 193,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 193,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 183,432 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 183,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 183,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 178,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 178,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 174,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 163,053 miles

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 142,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 137,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 137,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2008 130,604 miles

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber sleevs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 123,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 117,470 miles

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

exhaust corroded near cat and rear box

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel rim slight dent in rim

rear brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

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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R62 FGR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R62 FGR, 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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R62 FGR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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