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R672 VWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,055 mi
Last recorded123,055 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 VWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,055 miles

exhaust system corroded-parking and service brake passed on limit

front and rear brakes juddering-x2 top mounts have slight lift-x2 cv-boots slightly deteriated

oil leak,due to oil leak unable to check components properly-all brake pipes surface rust

x2 front chasis legs corroded-all links have slight play-all d-bushes slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,592 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seatbelts properly-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-both front chasis legs corroded

exhaust mounting secured by wirewipers slightly sticking-asb sensors secured by cable ties

second hand steering rack fitted gaiters slightly deteriated-exhaust repaired by exhayst paste and slightly blowing-

x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift and noisy-n/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriated

Fail 15 Aug 2014 118,592 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seatbelts properly-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-both front chasis legs corroded

x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift and noisy-n/s/f inner cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 95,394 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,885 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,032 miles

rear seats fitted incorrectly

Fail 17 Jul 2009 71,032 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear seats fitted incorrectly

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,007 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 66,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,332 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,895 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 50,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R672 VWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R672 VWC, 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 VWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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