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R662 YVR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,810 mi
Last recorded168,810 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 YVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 168,810 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

lift n/s/f top mount

n/s washers

n/s wiper torn

o/s wiper torn

Fail 4 Jul 2013 168,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

lift n/s/f top mount

n/s washers

n/s wiper torn

o/s wiper torn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 164,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 164,003 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 157,826 miles

slight lift in n/s/f top mount

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery loose

both rear metal brake pipes

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/f outer cv boot loose

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 20 May 2010 154,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f link slight play

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 148,257 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 142,889 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 142,889 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 137,567 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2006 131,087 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 131,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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R662 YVR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R662 YVR, 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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R662 YVR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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