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R676 DWR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,566 mi
Last recorded129,566 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 DWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 129,566 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced movement in both front top strut mountings

engine stabilizer mountings advanced wear

exhaust catalyst blowing slightly

n/s sunvisor not fitted

slight damage o/s rear seatbelt

slight judder front brakes

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2014 129,566 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s sunvisor not fitted

rear silencer poor condition

slight damage o/s rear seatbelt

slight judder front brakes

stonechip in windscreen

1 of 2 o/s rear side lights out

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advanced movement in both front top strut mountings

exhauste flex joint poor

Fail 7 Feb 2014 129,499 miles

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

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 125,856 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front (sleeved} brake cable sticking slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2013 125,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,487 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2012 121,484 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 116,899 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 116,899 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 110,559 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 110,559 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 101,517 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 90,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 81,321 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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R676 DWR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R676 DWR, 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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R676 DWR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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