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R672 MFR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,604 mi
Last recorded140,604 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 MFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 140,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012
Fail 25 Feb 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,129 miles

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

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,396 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 94,176 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,338 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 88,332 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,709 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both lower ball joints rubber boots split

Fail 4 Jan 2007 81,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both lower ball joints rubber boots split

Pass 30 Dec 2005 75,495 miles

both lower ball joints rubber boots split

Fail 30 Dec 2005 75,495 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both lower ball joints rubber boots split

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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R672 MFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R672 MFR, 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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R672 MFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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