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R68 GGH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 GGH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 126,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 120,639 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 120,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 115,818 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 115,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 109,562 miles

cataylst exhaust section rattling

Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,648 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2010 99,186 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 99,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,340 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 80,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,582 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2005 61,469 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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R68 GGH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R68 GGH, 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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R68 GGH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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