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R691 GDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 GDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018
Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,481 miles

no boot seats fitted

nsf tyre worn bald on inner edge

osf ball joint gaiter loose

slight play through steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2017 100,478 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

no boot seats fitted

nsf tyre worn bald on inner edge

osf ball joint gaiter loose

slight play through steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,175 miles

corrosion on rear sills

movement in front top shock mounts

no boot seats fitted

nsr axle support bracket corroding

play through steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2016 97,175 miles

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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nsr axle support bracket corroding

play through steering rack

no boot seats fitted

corrosion on rear sills

movement in front top shock mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,157 miles

front brake pipes corroding

movement in front top shock mounts

no boot seats fitted

play in osf drop link

slight play through steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,157 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front brake pipes corroding

movement in front top shock mounts

no boot seats fitted

play in osf drop link

slight play through steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,910 miles

nsf/osf brake pipes corroding

play in nsf/osf top shock mounts

play in osf drop link

slight play through steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2014 92,910 miles

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

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

nsf/osf brake pipes corroding

play in nsf/osf top shock mounts

play in osf drop link

slight play through steering rack

tread low on osf tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,630 miles

movement in nsf/osf shock absorber mounts

no boot seats fitted

slight play through steering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2013 87,454 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

movement in nsf/osf shock absorber mounts

no boot seats fitted

slight play through steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,682 miles

boot seats not fitted

osr brake pipe corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2012 82,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

boot seats not fitted

osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,968 miles

no boot seats fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,677 miles

play in nsf top shock absorber mount,no boot seats fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,290 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 64,845 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 64,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 60,953 miles

oil low slight marks on rear seat belt

Fail 7 Dec 2007 60,928 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

oil low slight marks on rear seat belt

Pass 7 Dec 2006 57,094 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 57,094 miles

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

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

front indicators dis-coloured

Pass 25 Nov 2005 51,806 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dent in osf wheel

play in nsf shock absorber top mount

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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R691 GDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R691 GDA, 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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R691 GDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R691 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 GDA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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