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R670 MVN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 MVN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,475 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,324 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/ and o/s/ (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,508 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front / rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,371 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner cv gaiters damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

under seal hampering inspection off brake pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2015 89,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner cv gaiters damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

under seal hampering inspection off brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes under seal hampering inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,819 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,082 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,886 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 71,593 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,912 miles

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

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

nsr tyre wall starting to split

Pass 9 Nov 2007 63,103 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,118 miles

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 MVN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R670 MVN, 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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R670 MVN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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