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R675 HMW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,065 mi
Last recorded170,065 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 HMW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 170,065 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 170,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 161,345 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 154,268 miles

Airbag warning light on

N/S/R sill has slight corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 154,268 miles

Airbag warning light on

N/S/R sill has slight corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 148,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2007 142,725 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 142,725 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 136,533 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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R675 HMW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc 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 R675 HMW, 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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R675 HMW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R675 HMW safe to buy?

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