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R670 DVW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,710 mi
Last recorded113,710 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 DVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bad oil leak unknown

battery lose

front gril damage

offside front door mirror cover missing

rear bumper damage

Fail 13 Feb 2015 113,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bad oil leak unknown

battery lose

front gril damage

offside front door mirror cover missing

rear bumper damage

Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre are starting to wear on inner edges of tread

centre exhaust box casing deteriated

n/s/r tyre sidewall is perished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,410 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 104,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 101,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on

nearside front and nearside rear indicators discolouring

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor splitting

stonechip on front windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2011 99,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake release button intermittently will not function

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 99,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake release button intermittently will not function

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 95,744 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 86,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 86,014 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 78,440 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 73,435 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front cat sheld welds broken

Pass 2 Jan 2007 73,435 miles

front cat sheld welds broken

Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,215 miles

all steering and suspension aged

exhaust system very corroded and heatshield on front section is loose rear joint has clamp missing

wipers smearing screen recommend replacement

Fail 2 Aug 2006 72,092 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AGED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY CORRODED

WIPERS SMEARING THE SCREEN

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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R670 DVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R670 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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What year was R670 DVW registered?

R670 DVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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