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R68 TLR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,163 mi
Last recorded82,163 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 TLR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,163 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 82,163 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,566 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 68,931 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CUTS

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 May 2009 68,931 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CUTS

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 16 May 2008 65,703 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SURFACE CORROSION

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 65,703 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

REAR EXHAUST BOX SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 11 May 2007 61,307 miles

Offside dirvers door mirror cracked

Pass 17 May 2006 58,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 58,579 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 58,468 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 TLR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R68 TLR, 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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What year was R68 TLR registered?

R68 TLR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R68 TLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 TLR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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