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R665 DVW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,997 mi
Last recorded146,997 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 DVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 146,997 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear seats missing

vehicle all steamed up inside

vehicle over heating

Fail 8 Dec 2010 146,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear seats missing

vehicle all steamed up inside

vehicle over heating

Pass 1 Oct 2009 143,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 141,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 130,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 130,007 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 120,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 105,417 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 96,571 miles

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

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

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

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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R665 DVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R665 DVW, 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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R665 DVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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