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R702 DPN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,382 mi
Last recorded176,382 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 DPN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 176,382 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 176,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked in treads

Pass 26 Jul 2012 166,352 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspect poss wheel bearing noise n/s/f

Fail 26 Jul 2012 166,351 miles

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

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)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspect poss wheel bearing noise n/s/f

Pass 26 Jul 2011 155,381 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 155,381 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 143,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 143,403 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 130,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 116,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 105,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,954 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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R702 DPN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R702 DPN, 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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R702 DPN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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