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R690 MVK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,501 mi
Last recorded210,501 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 MVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 210,501 miles

handbrake return spring broken

ns cv gaiter pershing

osf wishbone bush perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 206,120 miles

os sill distorted

osf brake pipe rusty

window tints fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 206,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

os sill distorted

osf brake pipe rusty

window tints fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 200,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 191,881 miles

1 of n/s rear position lamps inop.

front tyres wearing on edges.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s front flexi brake pipe splitting.

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 185,575 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 170,090 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

both track rod end dust covers perished

childs seats fitted x4

front discs showing some wear

nearside track rod end has small amount of play

offside outer sill damaged

offside windscreen small crack lower screen

Pass 7 Feb 2011 159,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre worn outer tread

offside outer sill has damage

play in offside top strut mount

window tints fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 144,861 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 131,825 miles

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear inner sidelight in-op

offside outersill slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

spare wheel missing

washers require attention soon

Fail 5 Mar 2009 131,817 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear inner sidelight in-op

offside outersill slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

spare wheel missing

washers require attention soon

Pass 6 Apr 2007 122,549 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2006 114,986 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 114,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R690 MVK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R690 MVK, 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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R690 MVK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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