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R710 GDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,606 mi
Last recorded151,606 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 GDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2009 151,606 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 137,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 122,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 104,185 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 104,184 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

battary tray corroded buy not holed,

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exhaust started to corrode but not holed

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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R710 GDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R710 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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What year was R710 GDA registered?

R710 GDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R710 GDA safe to buy?

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