CarVerify

Free Car Check

R697 CVX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,188 mi
Last recorded131,188 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 CVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 131,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,857 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 118,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 111,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 104,699 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R697 CVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R697 CVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R697 CVX?

You can check the full history of R697 CVX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R697 CVX registered?

R697 CVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R697 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R697 CVX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R697 CVX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R697 CVX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.