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R704 MFR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,322 mi
Last recorded141,322 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 MFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 141,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 132,477 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 120,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 115,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 115,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 100,486 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 26 Jul 2013 100,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on indicating a fault

both rear seats removed

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear seats removed

Fail 29 Jul 2011 95,680 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear seats removed

Pass 4 Aug 2010 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear seats removed

Fail 4 Aug 2010 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear seats removed

Pass 30 Jul 2009 88,505 miles

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

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

both rear seats removed

Fail 30 Jul 2009 88,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

both rear seats removed

Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,630 miles

both rear seats removed,

Fail 7 Aug 2008 83,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear seats removed,

Pass 13 Aug 2007 80,073 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 80,073 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,806 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 75,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear window wiper arm siezed

rear window wiper blade deteriorated

screw in nearside front tyre

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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R704 MFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R704 MFR, 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 R704 MFR registered?

R704 MFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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